California Chipmunk
Tamias obscurus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilySciuridae (Squirrels)
- GenusTamias (Eastern Chipmunks)
- SpeciesTamias obscurus (California Chipmunk)
About the California Chipmunk
The California chipmunk or chaparral chipmunk (Neotamias obscurus) is a species of rodent in the squirrel family Sciuridae. It is found in Baja California, Mexico, and in southern California in the United States. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of California Chipmunk in Joshua Tree National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Tree National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a California Chipmunk in Joshua Tree National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a California Chipmunk sighting in Joshua Tree National Park, based on 43 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see California Chipmunk in Joshua Tree National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for California Chipmunk in Joshua Tree National Park in our monthly data.