White-tailed Prairie Dog

Cynomys leucurus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The white-tailed prairie dog is found in western Wyoming and western Colorado with small areas in eastern Utah and southern Montana. The largest populations are in Wyoming where they are known colloquially as "chiselers". This prairie dog species lives at an elevation between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, generally a higher elevation than other prairie dog species. Its predators include black-footed ferrets, badgers, and golden eagles.

Fun Fact

The largest populations are in Wyoming where they are known colloquially as "chiselers".

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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