Summary ²

Very common. Distinguished from the range-restricted Least Chipmunk by chestnut rump, larger size , and stripes that stop before the tail and do not go across the back. Not seen during winter, when in torpor.

Range ³

Statewide.

Habitat ³

Any habitat with trees.

Size ³

6-8", tail 3-4"

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Matt Flower, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Matt Flower
2. Adapted by raymie from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamias_striatus
3. (c) raymie, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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