The Panamint Chipmunk is a pale, somewhat washed-out chipmunk of the desert mountain ranges of the Mojave Desert region, including the Panamint, Inyo, and White Mountains. Its muted coloration blends with the pale limestone and granite of its desert mountain home. This chipmunk inhabits a more arid environment than most western chipmunks and is adapted to sparse pinon-juniper habitat.
Best time to see a Panamint Chipmunk
The best time to see a Panamint Chipmunk is May–August, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 65 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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