Long-tailed Marmot

Marmota caudata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The long-tailed marmot or golden marmot is a marmot species in the family Sciuridae. It occurs in mountainous regions in the central parts of Asia where it lives in open or lightly wooded habitats, often among rocks where dwarf junipers grow. It is IUCN Red Listed as Least Concern. As suggested by its name, it is a relatively long-tailed species of marmot.

Fun Fact

The long-tailed marmot is a large, sturdy rodent weighing up to 9 kg (20 lb).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range, occurring from 600 to 5,200 m (2,000–17,100 ft), but this varies extensively depending on each mountain range with the upper limit essentially restricted by the location of the permanent snow line.

Diet

Feeds on plant material.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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