Mammals of Bryce Canyon National Park
The mammals most often spotted in Bryce Canyon, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
2,284
recent observations
36
species listed
36
mammals
Naturalists have logged 2,284 research-grade observations across the 36 most-recorded species in Bryce Canyon. The most frequently seen is the Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, with 906 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Bryce Canyon include Utah Prairie Dog - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in Bryce Canyon
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis
906 observations
Uinta Chipmunk
Neotamias umbrinus
497 observations · iNaturalist
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
404 observations
Pronghorn
Antilocapra americana
182 observations
Utah Prairie Dog
Cynomys parvidens
142 observations
Least Chipmunk
Neotamias minimus
45 observations
Rock Squirrel
Otospermophilus variegatus
23 observations
Wapiti
Cervus canadensis
14 observations
Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis
7 observations
Fremont's Squirrel
Tamiasciurus fremonti
6 observations · iNaturalist
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
5 observations
Cliff Chipmunk
Neotamias dorsalis
5 observations · iNaturalist
Coyote
Canis latrans
4 observations
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
4 observations
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Marmota flaviventris
4 observations
White-tailed Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus leucurus
4 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
3 observations
American Badger
Taxidea taxus
3 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
3 observations
Mountain Cottontail
Sylvilagus nuttallii
3 observations
Silver-haired Bat
Lasionycteris noctivagans
2 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
2 observations
Mountain Lion
Puma concolor
2 observations
Hopi Chipmunk
Neotamias rufus
2 observations
Ringtail
Bassariscus astutus
1 observation
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
1 observation
Northern Pocket Gopher
Thomomys talpoides
1 observation · iNaturalist
Bushy-tailed Woodrat
Neotoma cinerea
1 observation
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
1 observation
Domestic Dog
Canis familiaris
1 observation · iNaturalist
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
1 observation
American Bison
Bos bison
1 observation · iNaturalist
Domestic Horse
Equus caballus
1 observation · iNaturalist
American Ermine
Mustela richardsonii
1 observation · iNaturalist
Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
1 observation · iNaturalist
Fulvous Pocket Gopher
Megascapheus fulvus
1 observation · iNaturalist
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