Panamint Chipmunk
Neotamias panamintinus
This is a small chipmunk with a grayish-brown dorsal coloration and moderately distinct dark and light stripes. The underside is whitish.
How to identify
This is a small chipmunk with a grayish-brown dorsal coloration and moderately distinct dark and light stripes. The underside is whitish.
Range
N. panamintinus is found in the desert mountain ranges of eastern California and western Nevada, including the Panamint Range.
Habitat
N. panamintinus occupies arid habitats, including pinyon-juniper woodlands, rocky slopes, and desert scrub.
Similar species
N. panamintinus can be confused with other desert chipmunks such as Neotamias umbrinus, but differs in subtle coloration and cranial details.
Name and etymology
panamintinus: From the Panamint Mountains
At a glance
Range
N. panamintinus is found in the desert mountain ranges of eastern California and western Nevada, including the Panamint Range…
Habitat
N. panamintinus occupies arid habitats, including pinyon-juniper woodlands, rocky slopes, and desert scrub.
Guide
Mammals of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap