GAP Analysis Predicted Distribution Map

European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Species Code: ORCU

Legend: = Core Habitat = Marginal Habitat Breeding Range Map The green area shows the predicted habitats for breeding only. The habitats were identified using 1991 satellite imagery, other datasets and experts throughout the state, as part of the Washington Gap Analysis Project. Click to enlarge distribution map Map with historical museum records Other maps & Information: NatureMapping observations throughout the year

An introduced species known to occur on nine of the islands in San Juan County and Gedney Island and Destruction Island. Lives in grasslands and meadows.

All zones within its range limits were core areas. All habitats were good with the exceptions of bare ground, high density development, medium development, estuaries, and closed forest.

Most habitats are considered good because the European Rabbit makes use of grasslands and meadows of almost any size on the islands, including those on farmlands, lawns in developments, and openings in forests.

Translated from the Washington Gap Analysis Mammal Volume by Dave Lester
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