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Least Chipmunk

Tamias minimus

Photo by IsabellaFiers
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Field Notes

Description:

The least chipmunk is the smallest chipmunk in North America.
These animals are active during the day and eat seeds, berries, nuts, fruits and insects. Predators include hawks, owls and mustelids.

Habitat:

It is also the most widespread species of chipmunk in North America occurring across north-central and western United States and from British Columbia and southern Yukon to western Quebec in Canada. The species is found in a variety of habitats including mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, boreal forest, and sagebrush plains.

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Least chipmunk

Species ID Suggestions

Least Chipmunk

Tamias minimus

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Comments (7)
KimLomman
If it was taken in Bryce Canyon, Utah, it is most likely a Least Chipmunk. Gray Collared Chipmunks are only found in Arizona and New Mexico. The colouration isn't right for an Uinta Chipmunk.
KimLomman
Can you please correct your map location? It will help to identify the species.
IsabellaFiers
Thanks quiggsmcghee !! they are very photogenic ;-)

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