Where do mohave ground squirrels live?

Mohave ground squirrels (Xerospermophilus mohavensis) are endemic to the Mojave Desert in the southwestern United States. They are found in a variety of habitats within the desert, including creosote bush scrub, Joshua tree woodland, and pinyon-juniper woodland. They are also found in rocky areas, such as canyons and washes. Mohave ground squirrels are found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.