common rabbit invasive species
For general information on all rabbit species, see Rabbit. The European rabbit or common rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a species of rabbit native to southwestern Europe (Spain and Portugal) and northwest Africa (Morocco and Algeria).It has been widely introduced elsewhere, often with devastating effects on local biodiversity.he European rabbit has been introduced as an exotic species into several environments, often with harmful results to vegetation and local wildlife, making it an invasive species.