Mammals of Bakersfield, CA
The mammals most often spotted near Bakersfield, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
1,298
recent observations
44
species listed
44
mammals
Naturalists have logged 1,298 research-grade observations across the 44 most-recorded species near Bakersfield. The most frequently seen is the California Ground Squirrel, with 281 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed near Bakersfield include Bobcat and Giant Kangaroo Rat - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals near Bakersfield
California Ground Squirrel
Otospermophilus beecheyi
281 observations
Wapiti
Cervus canadensis
149 observations
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
122 observations
Kit Fox
Vulpes macrotis
107 observations
Coyote
Canis latrans
88 observations
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Sciurus niger
79 observations
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
65 observations
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
57 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
49 observations
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
44 observations
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
28 observations
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
27 observations
American Badger
Taxidea taxus
25 observations
Nelson's Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus nelsoni
25 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
23 observations
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
22 observations
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
11 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
10 observations
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
10 observations · iNaturalist
Botta's Pocket Gopher
Megascapheus bottae
9 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Free-tailed Bat
Tadarida brasiliensis
7 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
6 observations
Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
6 observations · iNaturalist
Fresno Kangaroo Rat
Dipodomys nitratoides
5 observations · iNaturalist
Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
5 observations
Domestic Dog
Canis familiaris
5 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
4 observations
Mountain Lion
Puma concolor
3 observations
Giant Kangaroo Rat
Dipodomys ingens
3 observations
San Joaquin Pocket Mouse
Perognathus inornatus
3 observations
Merriam's Chipmunk
Neotamias merriami
3 observations
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
2 observations · iNaturalist
Domestic Horse
Equus caballus
2 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Broad-footed Mole
Scapanus occultus
2 observations
Gambel's Deer Mouse
Peromyscus gambelii
2 observations
Yuma Myotis
Myotis yumanensis
1 observation
Northern Elephant Seal
Mirounga angustirostris
1 observation
California Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus
1 observation
California Pocket Mouse
Chaetodipus californicus
1 observation
Heermann's Kangaroo Rat
Dipodomys heermanni
1 observation
Brush Deermouse
Peromyscus boylii
1 observation
Black Rat
Rattus rattus
1 observation
House Mouse
Mus musculus
1 observation
Western Spotted Skunk
Spilogale gracilis
1 observation
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