Sylvilagus palustris, commonly known as the marsh rabbit, is a species of rabbit that inhabits wetland areas in North America. Some synonym words for this species include the swamp rabbit, Canebrake rabbit, swamp hare, and water rabbit. The swamp rabbit is a larger subspecies of the marsh rabbit, found in the southeastern United States. The Canebrake rabbit is a synonym used particularly in the southeastern US states, which are characterized with canebrake habitats. The swamp hare is another synonym used for this species, which is found predominantly in swamps and wetland areas. Finally, the water rabbit is a synonym used for marsh rabbits that inhabit flooded areas near rivers and streams.