Long-eared Chipmunk

Neotamias quadrimaculatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The long-eared chipmunk, also called the Sacramento chipmunk or the four-banded chipmunk, is a species of rodent in the squirrel family, Sciuridae. It is endemic to the central and northern Sierra Nevada of California and Nevada in the United States. Long-eared chipmunks have the longest ears of all species of chipmunks.

Fun Fact

Long-eared chipmunks have the longest ears of all species of chipmunks.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the central and northern Sierra Nevada of California and Nevada in the United States.

Diet

Eat seeds from the cones.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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