VU

Buller's Chipmunk

Neotamias bulleri

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Buller's chipmunk faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation within its restricted range in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force populations to higher elevations, reducing available habitat. Human encroachment through logging, agriculture, and development continues to fragment the montane forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Buller's chipmunk inhabits pine-oak and coniferous forests in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains of western Mexico, typically at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. The species prefers areas with dense understory vegetation and rocky outcrops that provide shelter and foraging opportunities.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Buller's Chipmunk classified as Vulnerable?
Buller's Chipmunk is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Buller's chipmunk faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation within its restricted range in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force populations to higher elevations, reducing available habitat. Human encroachment through logging, agriculture, and development continues to fragment the montane forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Buller's Chipmunk live?
Buller's Chipmunk occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Buller's Chipmunk?
The main threats to Buller's Chipmunk are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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