A medium chipmunk of western mountain forests.
§ Quick facts
§ Encyclopedia
The Lodgepole chipmunk is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in the U.S. state of California at elevations from 1,500 to 3,000 metres. The Lodgepole chipmunk has a variety of common names including: Tahoe chipmunk, Sequoia chipmunk, Mt. Pinos chipmunk, and San Bernardino chipmunk.
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§ Identification
Field marks. Medium chipmunk with reddish-brown stripes; brighter colors than other western chipmunks.
Similar species. Other western chipmunks (subtle differences).
Voice. Sharp chips and chatters.
§ Diet & behavior
Diet. Conifer seeds, fungi, insects.
Behavior. Western mountain chipmunk. Major seed disperser for lodgepole pine and other conifers.
§ Range
Western mountains
§ Habitat
Mountain coniferous forests
§ Threats
Forest loss.
§ Conservation status
According to the IUCN Red List, the lodgepole chipmunk is currently classified as Least Concern.
§ What helps
Support western mountain conservation.
§ Further reading
- Wikipedia — Lodgepole chipmunk
- www.nwf.org — authoritative profile of Neotamias speciosus
- IUCN Red List · taxon 42558
- iNaturalist · taxon 46031
- GBIF occurrence records
- Encyclopedia of Life — Neotamias speciosus
§ Sources cited
- American Society of Mammalogists
- IUCN Red List 2016
