Siberian Chipmunk

Eutamias sibiricus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

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.

Fun Fact

It was imported from South Korea and introduced in Europe as a pet in the 1960s.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in coniferous forests, stony areas within forests and mountains, habitats filled with shrub, along waterways or roads, or other small patches of agricultural land.

Diet

Eat pine seeds, along with different deciduous and coniferous tree seeds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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