Yellow-cheeked Chipmunk

Neotamias ochrogenys

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The yellow-cheeked chipmunk, also known as the redwood chipmunk, is a species of rodent in the squirrel family, Sciuridae. It is endemic to areas near the coast of northern California in the United States where it inhabits coastal coniferous forest.

Fun Fact

The yellow-cheeked chipmunk is the largest species in the genus Neotamias and grows to a total length of 233 to 297 mm (9.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the coast region of northern California, where it is present in a strip of land nowhere wider than 40 km (25 mi).

Diet

Feeds on the seeds and fruits of a variety of plants.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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