Mammals of City of Rocks State Park
The mammals most often spotted in City of Rocks, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
66
recent observations
12
species listed
12
mammals
Naturalists have logged 66 research-grade observations across the 12 most-recorded species in City of Rocks. The most frequently seen is the Black-tailed Jackrabbit, with 22 recorded sightings.
Most-observed mammals in City of Rocks
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
22 observations
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
18 observations
Rock Squirrel
Otospermophilus variegatus
16 observations
Coyote
Canis latrans
2 observations
Kit Fox
Vulpes macrotis
1 observation
Collared Peccary
Pecari tajacu
1 observation
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
1 observation
Tawny-bellied Cotton Rat
Sigmodon fulviventer
1 observation · iNaturalist
Spotted Ground Squirrel
Xerospermophilus spilosoma
1 observation
Canyon Bat
Parastrellus hesperus
1 observation
Wapiti
Cervus canadensis
1 observation
Desert Spotted Skunk
Spilogale leucoparia
1 observation
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