Red-tailed Chipmunk

Neotamias ruficaudus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The red-tailed chipmunk is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Alberta and British Columbia in Canada and Montana, Idaho and Washington in the United States.

Fun Fact

It does not hibernate but it may have periods of torpor.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to southeastern British Columbia, southwestern Alberta, northeastern Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana.

Diet

Feeds mainly on seeds and berries and sometimes carries these in its cheek pouches.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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