Merriam's Chipmunk

Neotamias merriami

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

Merriam's chipmunk is a species of chipmunk in the family Sciuridae. It is found in central and southern California in the United States and a small area in northern Baja California, Mexico.

Fun Fact

They have been observed at altitudes of up to 2,940 meters but most often live at elevations under 1,200 meters.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in parts of central and southern California and Baja California, including along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Diet

Food include the seeds, nuts, and berries of a variety of plants, insects, and larvae.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

More Mammals Species

Abbott's Duiker EN Abbott's Gibbon EN Addax CR African Elephant EN African Forest Elephant CR African Wild Ass CR

Browse all Mammals →