Oryctolagus cuniculus

Scientific profile

Oryctolagus cuniculus belongs to the family Leporidae. Its diet is composed entirely of plant material other than seeds, fruit or nectar. An adult typically has a body mass of 1,900 grams and a body length of 45 centimetres. The maximum documented lifespan is 18 years. Females produce an average of 4.4 litters each year, with a gestation period of approximately 30.6 days. The home range is about 0.04 square kilometres. In Great Britain the species is classified as an introduced, established invasive animal.