eastern chipmunk |
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Tamias minimus |
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| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) |
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| Suborder | Sciuromorpha (Squirrels, dormice, and relatives) |
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| Family | Sciuridae (Squirrels) |
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| Subfamily | Xerinae (Marmots, ground squirrels, African squirrels, and relatives) |
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| Habitat | Deciduous forest edges, brushy areas |
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| Size | Head and body: Tail: |
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| Food | Nuts, acorns, seeds, mushrooms, fruits, berries, corn, insects, bird eggs. |
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| Identification | The stripes on the side and back end at the reddish rump. |
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| Similar Species |
Least Chipmunk (Tamias minimus) is a smaller animal. The stripes on the side and back continue to the base of the tail. It is found in coniferous forests. |
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| Sightings | Prairie Creek Woods SNA | ||||||
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| Common Names |
eastern chipmunk |
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