Mammals of Nevada
The mammals most often spotted in Nevada, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
64,536
recent observations
50
species listed
50
mammals
Naturalists have logged 64,536 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Nevada. The most frequently seen is the Mule Deer, with 11,281 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Nevada include Bobcat - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in Nevada
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
11,281 observations
California Ground Squirrel
Otospermophilus beecheyi
5,269 observations
Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
4,419 observations
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Marmota flaviventris
3,486 observations
Coyote
Canis latrans
3,274 observations
Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis
3,178 observations
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis
3,141 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
3,103 observations
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
2,614 observations
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
2,483 observations
Gray Fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
2,090 observations
White-tailed Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus leucurus
2,013 observations
Douglas's Squirrel
Tamiasciurus douglasii
1,867 observations
Domestic Horse
Equus caballus
1,557 observations · iNaturalist
Donkey
Equus asinus
1,526 observations · iNaturalist
American Pika
Ochotona princeps
1,362 observations
Pronghorn
Antilocapra americana
1,260 observations
Belding's Ground Squirrel
Urocitellus beldingi
1,191 observations
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
1,045 observations
Wapiti
Cervus canadensis
781 observations
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Sciurus niger
690 observations
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
613 observations
Kit Fox
Vulpes macrotis
553 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
499 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
497 observations
Nelson's Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus nelsoni
491 observations · iNaturalist
Lodgepole Chipmunk
Neotamias speciosus
460 observations
Mountain Lion
Puma concolor
321 observations
American Badger
Taxidea taxus
315 observations
Mountain Cottontail
Sylvilagus nuttallii
267 observations
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
240 observations
Rock Squirrel
Otospermophilus variegatus
240 observations
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
211 observations
Palmer's Chipmunk
Neotamias palmeri
210 observations · iNaturalist
White-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus townsendii
187 observations
Desert Woodrat
Neotoma lepida
177 observations
Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
166 observations · iNaturalist
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
153 observations
Ringtail
Bassariscus astutus
139 observations
Uinta Chipmunk
Neotamias umbrinus
138 observations · iNaturalist
Least Chipmunk
Neotamias minimus
124 observations
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat
Dipodomys merriami
116 observations
Round-tailed Ground Squirrel
Xerospermophilus tereticaudus
116 observations · iNaturalist
Canyon Bat
Parastrellus hesperus
107 observations
Long-eared Chipmunk
Neotamias quadrimaculatus
107 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid Bat
Antrozous pallidus
105 observations
Mexican Free-tailed Bat
Tadarida brasiliensis
101 observations
Alpine Chipmunk
Neotamias alpinus
90 observations · iNaturalist
Domestic Cattle
Bos taurus
82 observations · iNaturalist
Domestic Dog
Canis familiaris
81 observations · iNaturalist
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