The species abundance classification at Pinnacles National Park helps visitors understand how frequently they might encounter various wildlife species in the park. The abundance categories provide insight into the likelihood of seeing specific animals or plants in their natural habitat.
Abundance Key
A = Abundant: Frequently seen throughout the park.
C = Common: Seen in moderate numbers in most areas of the park.
U = Uncommon: Found in low numbers or limited areas.
R = Rare: Verified presence, but sightings are very unlikely.
**: Species presence not yet confirmed.
These classifications are based on the chances of encountering species without disturbing their natural shelters. While some species are easily visible, others may be more elusive, requiring a bit of luck or patience to observe.
Common Name
Genus
Species
Abundance
Native ?
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis
virginiana
R
No
Trowbridge's Shrew
Sorex
trowbridgii
R
Yes
Ornate Shrew
Sorex
ornatus
U
Yes
Broad-footed Mole
Scapanus
latimanus
U
Yes
Little Brown Myotis
Myotis
lucifugus
**
Yes
Yuma Myotis
Myotis
yumanensis
R
Yes
Long-eared Myotis
Myotis
evotis
C
Yes
Fringed Myotis
Myotis
thysanodes
C
Yes
Long-legged Myotis
Myotis
volans
U
Yes
California Myotis
Myotis
californicus
C
Yes
Western Small-footed Myotis
Myotis
ciliolabrum
U
Yes
Silver-haired Bat
Lasionycteris
noctivagans
**
Yes
Western Pipistrelle
Parastrellus
hesperus
C
Yes
Big Brown Bat
Eptesicus
fuscus
C
Yes
Red Bat
Lasiurus
blossevillii
R
Yes
Hoary Bat
Lasiurus
cinereus
R
Yes
Townsend's Big-eared Bat
Corynorhinus
townsendii
C
Yes
Pallid Bat
Antrozous
pallidus
C
Yes
Brazilian Free-tailed Bat
Tadarida
brasiliensis
R
Yes
Western Mastiff
Eumops
perotis
C
Yes
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus
californicus
C
Yes
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus
audubonii
C
Yes
Brush Rabbit
Sylvilagus
bachmani
C
Yes
California Ground Squirrel
Otospermophilus
beecheyi
A
Yes
Merriam's Chipmunk
Neotamias
merriami
C
Yes
Botta's Pocket Gopher
Thomomys
bottae
C
Yes
California Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus
californicus
C
Yes
Heermanns' Kangaroo Rat
Dipodomys
heermanni
C
Yes
Big-eared Kangaroo Rat
Dipodomys
elephantinus
C
Yes
Western Harvest mouse
Reithrodontomys
megalotus
C
Yes
Parasitic Mouse
Peromyscus
californicus
C
Yes
Deer Mouse
Peromyscus
maniculatus
C
Yes
Brush Mouse
Peromyscus
boylii
U
Yes
Pinon Mouse
Peromyscus
truei
A
Yes
Desert Woodrat
Neotoma
lepida
A
Yes
Dusky-footed Woodrat
Neotoma
fuscipes
C
Yes
California Vole
Microtus
californicus
U
Yes
House Mouse
Mus
musculus
R
No
Coyote
Canis
latrans
C
Yes
Gray Fox
Urocyon
cinereoargenteus
C
Yes
Ringtail
Bassariscus
astutus
**
Yes
Raccoon
Procyon
lotor
C
Yes
Long-tailed Weasel
Mustela
frenata
U
Yes
Badger
Taxidea
taxus
U
Yes
Striped Skunk
Mephitis
mephitis
U
Yes
Mountain Lion
Puma
concolor
U
Yes
Bobcat
Lynx
rufus
C
Yes
Feral Pig
Sus
scrofa
R
No
Mule Deer
Odocoileus
hemionus
C
Yes
Last updated: October 23, 2024
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Contact Info
Mailing Address:
5000 East Entrance Road
Paicines,
CA
95043
Phone:
831 389-4486
Please call the number above for all park related inquiries. For camping questions contact the Pinnacles Campground at (831) 200-1722. For the park book store, please call (831) 389-4485.