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Himalayan marmot

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Also known as Marmota himalayana

species of mammal

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The Himalayan marmot, scientifically named *Marmota himalayana*, is a species within the genus *Marmota*. It is also referred to by the common names Karakoram Marmot and Marmota Del Himalaya. This mammal belongs to the class Mammalia and is classified as a diurnal species. Its primary habitat is shrubland.

The IUCN Red List assigned the species a conservation status of Least Concern in 2016. The taxon has been documented in 703 observations on iNaturalist.

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Species

Least Concern

Himalayan Marmot

species

Observations703

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Encyclopedic overview

The Himalayan marmot (Marmota himalayana) is a marmot species that inhabits alpine grasslands throughout the Himalayas and on the Tibetan Plateau. It is IUCN Red Listed as Least Concern because of its wide range and possibly large population.

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