Alpine Chipmunk

Neotamias alpinus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The alpine chipmunk is a species of chipmunk native to the high elevations of the Sierra Nevada of California. No significant threats to the species are known.

Fun Fact

Their typical lifespan in the wild is up to 2-3 years.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in high Sierra Nevada, from Yosemite National Park in the north, to Olancha Peak in the south.

Diet

Feeds on the seeds of sedges, grasses, and other plants in their namesake alpine zone.

Lifespan

2-3 years (wild)

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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