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Hoary Marmot - Marmota caligata

Hoary Marmot - Marmota caligata
Marmota caligata
Hoary Marmot - Marmota caligata
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Potential Species of Concern

Global Rank: G5
State Rank: S3S4

Agency Status
USFWS: none
USFS: none
BLM: none
CFWCS Tier: 1



 

General Description
The information for this species is not complete. We hope to have it available soon.

Distribution
Montana Range





Migration
non-migratory

Food Habits
In Glacier N.P.at 2150m, selected for old growth (herbs, grasses, sedges uncovered from snow more than 7 days). A sympatric population of Spermophilus columbianus selected for new growth.

Ecology
Can apparently outcompete Marmota flaviventris in high-elev. habitats.

Citations & Sources
Citation for data on this website:
Hoary Marmot — Marmota caligata.  Montana Field Guide.  Retrieved on January 5, 2009, from http://FieldGuide.mt.gov/detail_AMAFB03040.aspx
 
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