A small rodent native to western North America, characterized by its adaptability to diverse woodland and brush environments.
Inhabits rocky areas, chaparral, woodland margins, and forest edges across southwestern United States and Mexico, ranging from sea level to approximately 3,000 meters elevation
Plays crucial roles in seed dispersal, forest floor ecosystem maintenance, and serves as a key prey species for various predators including owls, snakes, and small carnivorous mammals
