Palmer's Chipmunk
Neotamias palmeri
Conservation Status
EndangeredMammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae
About
Palmer's chipmunk is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae, endemic to Spring Mountains in southern Nevada. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. Palmer's chipmunks are limited to "sky islands" which are mountainous habitats that are surrounded by other lower elevation inhospitable habitats. It is primarily threatened by habitat loss. Palmer's chipmunk is named after Theodore Sherman Palmer, an American botanist and zoologist. With adequate habitat and food resources Palmer's chipmunks typically live from 1 to 4 years.
Fun Fact
Its natural habitat is temperate forests.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found only in the Spring Mountains of Clark County, southern Nevada.
Diet
Eat local fruits, grass, insects, fungus, and the seeds of other conifers.
Lifespan
4 years
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease