California Chipmunk
Neotamias obscurus
This is a small chipmunk with a dark grayish-brown dorsal coloration and moderately distinct dark and light stripes. The underside is typically grayish-white.
How to identify
This is a small chipmunk with a dark grayish-brown dorsal coloration and moderately distinct dark and light stripes. The underside is typically grayish-white.
Range
N. obscurus is found in southern California and Baja California, Mexico.
Habitat
N. obscurus inhabits chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and oak woodlands.
Similar species
N. obscurus is similar to other chipmunks in southern California, such as Neotamias speciosus, but has a darker overall coloration.
Name and etymology
obscurus: Latin for shadowy or dark
At a glance
Range
N. obscurus is found in southern California and Baja California, Mexico.
Habitat
N. obscurus inhabits chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and oak woodlands.
Guide
Mammals of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap