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Eastern chipmunk
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Chipmunk

Eastern chipmunk

Tamias striatus

Quick answer

The eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is a chipmunk. Range: Eastern North America. Size: About 30 cm incl. tail. Weight: 66–150 g. Diet: nuts, seeds, berries; carries food in cheek pouches. IUCN status: Least Concern.

Scientific name
Tamias striatus
Group
Chipmunk
Range
Eastern North America
Size
About 30 cm incl. tail
Weight
66–150 g
Diet
Nuts, seeds, berries; carries food in cheek pouches
IUCN status
Least Concern

About the eastern chipmunk

The eastern chipmunk is a chipmunk species found in eastern North America. It is the only living member of the genus Tamias.

Source: Wikipedia, Eastern chipmunk

Frequently asked questions

Where does the eastern chipmunk live?
Eastern chipmunk range: Eastern North America.
How big is the eastern chipmunk?
Size: About 30 cm incl. tail. Weight: 66–150 g.
What does the eastern chipmunk eat?
Nuts, seeds, berries; carries food in cheek pouches.
Is the eastern chipmunk endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists the eastern chipmunk as Least Concern.
What kind of animal is the eastern chipmunk?
Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is a chipmunk, part of the squirrel family, Sciuridae.

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