Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel

Callospermophilus lateralis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The golden-mantled ground squirrel is a ground squirrel native to western North America. It is distributed in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia and Alberta, and through much of the western United States.

Fun Fact

The squirrels hibernate in dens that can reach up to 100 feet in length although they are typically shallow in depth.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Distributed in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia and Alberta, and through much of the western United States.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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