Sonoma Chipmunk

Neotamias sonomae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Sonoma chipmunk is a species of rodent in the squirrel family Sciuridae. It is endemic to northwestern California in the United States. Members of Neotamias are characterized by having two premolars. N. sonomae has two subspecies: N. s. alleni and N. s. sonomae.

Fun Fact

Unique to the Sonoma chipmunk, these back stripes aren't clearly demarcated, which aids in its camouflage within the chaparral habitat.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in areas of forest or chaparral.

Diet

Eat seeds, fruits, herbs, buds of woody plants, as well as insects and bird eggs, and primarily consume the reproductive products of shrubs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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