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Uinta Chipmunk

Neotamias umbrinus

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Field Notes

Description:

These little guys live amongst the rocks on the rim of the canyon. <br>
They are members of the Squirrel family sciuridae. <br>
They are also known as Hidden Forest Chipmunk.

Habitat:

Grand Canyon south rim

Notes:

The scientific name has been changed from Tamius umbrinus to Neotamius umbrinus recently.

Reference Links:

Uinta chipmunk, Tamias umbrinus - Uinta Chipmunk -- Discover Life

Species ID Suggestions

Uinta Chipmunk

Tamias Umbrinus
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Comments (11)
triggsturner
Well done on your SOTD Malcolm. Great images.
JoshuaGSmith
Very nice! I didn't know that you've been to Arizona.
Maria dB
Nice spotting - congratulations!
Tiz
Congratulations Malcolm!!!!
Yasser
Malcolm, congrats again for having your image selected! To top it off, it is also our Spotting of the Day :) Thanks for sharing this chipmunk and thanks for all that you do for the Project Noah. We are very lucky to have you as part of our community. Enjoy the well-deserved recognition! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10155459086520603 Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/589655305325281281
jchandler333
Congratulations, Malcolm! You're the Life on Public Lands featured spotting for Saturday, 4/18. Thanks for joining the mission and sharing your great photos with National Environmental Education Week! Email [email protected] to redeem your prize!

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PublishedMarch 4, 2011

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