Belding's Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus beldingi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

Belding's ground squirrel, also called pot gut, sage rat or picket-pin, is a squirrel that lives on mountains in the western United States. In California, it often is found at 6,500 to 11,800 feet (2,000–3,600 m) in meadows between Lake Tahoe and Kings Canyon. This species is not of conservation concern, and its range includes some protected areas.

Fun Fact

Belding's ground squirrels hibernate at different times, depending on the sex and age of the individual and the altitude of their environment.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurring in alpine and subalpine meadows.

Diet

Eat insects, carrion, other vertebrates, and even other conspecifics.

Lifespan

6 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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