Mammal · GBIF taxon 2437450
Siberian Chipmunk
Tamias sibiricusThe Siberian Chipmunk is a small ground-foraging squirrel marked by five dark stripes along the back and a bushy tail. It gathers seeds in cheek pouches and retreats to a burrow in woodland, scrub, and rocky alpine margins.
Striped RodentSeed ForagerBurrow Dweller
Licensed referenceAndiW 10:51:45, 2005-09-04 (UTC) / Public domain · cc0
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Insects
- Earthworms
- Snails
Predators
- Foxes
- Owls
- Mustelids
ThreatsHabitat alteration, road mortality, predation by pets, and persecution where introduced
HabitatsTaiga, deciduous woodland, scrub, rocky slopes, and forest edges
Life spanCommonly 2 to 5 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilySciuridae
- SpeciesTamias sibiricus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe without feeding; habituated chipmunks can approach people and roads.
Responsible observation
- Markings: Look for five dark dorsal stripes and pale stripes between them.
- Behavior: Watch for rapid ground foraging followed by retreats to cover.
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