824 observationsLeast Concern
Olympic Marmot
Marmota olympus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Sciuridae ›Genus: Marmota
About
The Olympic marmot (Marmota olympus) is a rodent in the squirrel family, Sciuridae; it occurs only in the U.S. state of Washington, on the middle elevations of the Olympic Peninsula. The closest relatives of this species are the hoary marmot and the Vancouver Island marmot. In 2009, it was declared the official endemic mammal of Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Olympic Marmot is Marmota olympus.
- Olympic Marmot belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Olympic Marmot belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Olympic Marmot belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Olympic Marmot belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Olympic Marmot belongs to the family Sciuridae.
- Olympic Marmot belongs to the genus Marmota.