Hopi chipmunk

Hopi chipmunk

Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Tamias rufus

 

The Hopi chipmunk is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the Hopi chipmunk

During hot times of year, Hopi chipmunks are most active during early morning and later afternoon, avoiding the mid-day sun. (Full text)

The Hopi chipmunk is an opportunistic feeder, eating seeds, flowers, other vegetation, and insects. (Full text)

Hopi Chipmunk is usually paler and redder, with back stripes less black. (Full text)

The Hopi chipmunk, Tamias rufus, is a common rodent in southeastern Utah. (Full text)

1. Hopi -- (a member of the Shoshonean people of NE Arizona)
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2. Hopi -- (the Shoshonean language spoken by the Hopi people)
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