Alpine Chipmunk
Neotamias alpinus
This is a small chipmunk with a grayish dorsal coloration and relatively indistinct dark and light stripes. The underside is whitish.
How to identify
This is a small chipmunk with a grayish dorsal coloration and relatively indistinct dark and light stripes. The underside is whitish.
Range
N. alpinus is found in the high-elevation areas of the Sierra Nevada in California.
Habitat
It inhabits alpine and subalpine areas, including rocky slopes, meadows, and sparse coniferous forests.
Similar species
N. alpinus is most similar to Neotamias speciosus, but has a shorter tail and less distinct striping.
Name and etymology
alpinus: Latin for alpine
At a glance
Range
N. alpinus is found in the high-elevation areas of the Sierra Nevada in California.
Habitat
It inhabits alpine and subalpine areas, including rocky slopes, meadows, and sparse coniferous forests.
Guide
Mammals of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap