[5] The rabbit only occurs on roughly 20 km2 (8 sq mi) with a population density estimated at 25-35 individuals per km2.

This is due primarily to predation by feral cats, and are also effected by habitat loss, human developments and rats[5] and hunting which have all led to population declines since 1995/1996.

[6] Although protected under Mexican law they are commonly poached by hunters legally hunting invasive goat species.

[1] The San José brush rabbit is distinguishable from its relatives by its palеr pelage, larger ears and longer and more narrow skull.

[1] Areas on the island rich in the plants; Fouquieria digueti, Jatropha cinerea, Pachicerus pringley, Opuntia cholla, B. microphylla, Simmondsia chinensis, Cercidium peninsulare, Stenocerus gummosus, Cyrtocarpa edulis, Esenbeckia flava, Lycium and Olneya tesota usually have the highest abundance of S. b.