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Uinta chipmunk

Neotamias umbrinus adsitus

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

The Uinta chipmunk is a medium-sized chipmunk, with adults ranging from 20 to 24 centimetres (7.9 to 9.4 in) in length, including the 7 to 11 centimetres (2.8 to 4.3 in) tail, and weighing an average of 67 grams (2.4 oz).

Habitat:

Rocky ground with some pine trees. This particular one was on top of Angel's Landing in Zion National Park in Utah.

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Uinta chipmunk

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
LuisStevens
Thank you for the suggestion Ava, it's done.
Ava T-B
This spotting could go in the Hunters and Animal Feeding Behavior mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8463465

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PublishedApril 28, 2013

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