Eastern chipmunk

Eastern chipmunk

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

 

The Eastern 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 eastern chipmunk

eastern chipmunk Eastern Chipmunk Tamias striatus Copyright 2003, Charles Stephen The Eastern Chipmunk is a small ground squirrel. (Full text)

Eastern chipmunks are fully grown after about 3 months; a chipmunk is not usually sexually mature until the following year. (Full text)

The body of the common Eastern chipmunk, Tamias striatus, is about 5 to 6 in. (Full text)

The eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is found in most of eastern North America. (Full text)

The eastern chipmunk is active by day. (Full text)

Eastern chipmunks are larger than most chipmunks. (Full text)

Eastern chipmunks are the biggest of most chipmunks ranging from 5-12 inches in length with a 2. (Full text)

The coat of Tamias Striatus is short and fine, and the tail has a short, flattened brush. (Full text)

The Eastern Chipmunk is onmnivorous. (Full text)

The Eastern Chipmunk is one of the most common wildlife nuisances encountered in the home, yard, and garden. (Full text)

FN=AO&refid=ency_refd&search_thesaurus=on&refid=ency_refd&q=chipmunk HighBeam Research: eLibrary Search: Results: The Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is a small, brownish . (Full text)

The eastern chipmunk is indigenous to Alabama (2). (Full text)

Eastern chipmunks are reddish brown in color. (Full text)

Oops, sorry, I should explain that Tamias striatus is not a bird at all, but the fancy Latin name of our friendly Eastern chipmunk. (Full text)

The Eastern chipmunk is a very cute little animal. (Full text)

The Eastern chipmunks are native to North America and can be found in the deciduous forests of southeastern Canada and the eastern United States. (Full text)

Chipmunk Pennsylvania Animals: Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) The eastern chipmunk is a mammal. (Full text)

Eastern Chipmunks are usually larger that Western Chipmunks, yet the tail is shorter in proportion to the body length. (Full text)

(70 - 140 g) Physical Characteristics: The eastern chipmunk is reddish-brown with five conspicuous dark dorsal stripes. (Full text)

Eastern Chipmunks are highly territorial. (Full text)

Identifying Features: The Eastern Chipmunk is characterized by the black-bordered yellow-white stripe along the side of the body. (Full text)

Eastern chipmunks are also very vocal and can be heard chattering as they gather food. (Full text)

Tamias striatus Eastern Chipmunks are active by day and always on the move, constantly gathering seeds, nuts, and acorns to store for the winter. (Full text)

1. eastern chipmunk, hackee, striped squirrel, ground squirrel, Tamias striatus -- (small striped semiterrestrial eastern American squirrel with cheek pouches)
eastern chipmunk
hackee
striped squirrel
ground squirrel
Tamias striatus
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