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Siberian chipmunk
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Chipmunk

Siberian chipmunk

Eutamias sibiricus

Quick answer

The Siberian chipmunk (Eutamias sibiricus) is a chipmunk. Range: Northern Asia (introduced in parts of Europe). Size: 18–25 cm, a third of it tail. Diet: pine seeds and other tree seeds. IUCN status: Least Concern.

Scientific name
Eutamias sibiricus
Group
Chipmunk
Range
Northern Asia (introduced in parts of Europe)
Size
18–25 cm, a third of it tail
Diet
Pine seeds and other tree seeds
IUCN status
Least Concern

About the Siberian chipmunk

The Siberian chipmunk, also called common chipmunk, is a species of chipmunk native to northern Asia from central Russia to China, Korea, and Hokkaidō in northern Japan. It was imported from South Korea and introduced in Europe as a pet in the 1960s.

Source: Wikipedia, Siberian chipmunk

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Siberian chipmunk live?
Siberian chipmunk range: Northern Asia (introduced in parts of Europe).
How big is the Siberian chipmunk?
Size: 18–25 cm, a third of it tail.
What does the Siberian chipmunk eat?
Pine seeds and other tree seeds.
Is the Siberian chipmunk endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists the Siberian chipmunk as Least Concern.
What kind of animal is the Siberian chipmunk?
Siberian chipmunk (Eutamias sibiricus) is a chipmunk, part of the squirrel family, Sciuridae.

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