Allen's Chipmunk
Neotamias senex
This is a large chipmunk with a grayish-brown dorsal coloration and moderately distinct dark and light stripes. The underside is whitish.
How to identify
This is a large chipmunk with a grayish-brown dorsal coloration and moderately distinct dark and light stripes. The underside is whitish.
Range
N. senex is found in the Sierra Nevada of California.
Habitat
N. senex inhabits coniferous forests, particularly those with a mix of trees and open areas.
Similar species
N. senex is one of the larger chipmunks in California. It can be confused with Neotamias speciosus, but is generally larger.
Name and etymology
senex: Latin for old man or grayish
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At a glance
Range
N. senex is found in the Sierra Nevada of California.
Habitat
N. senex inhabits coniferous forests, particularly those with a mix of trees and open areas.
Guide
Mammals of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap