Chipmunk (tamias striatus) is an animal of the mammal type. It usually lives in forest and thick woodland. The animal weights about 57g - 113g (2oz - 4oz) and lives for 4 - 8 years. Human, hawks, raccoon predators are dangerous for chipmunks. Look up the table below for more information.
Facts about chipmunks
Name | Chipmunk |
Scientific Name | Tamias striatus |
Top Speed | 33km/h (21mph) |
Average Litter Size | 5 |
Type | Mammal |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Habitat | Forest and thick woodland |
Life Span | 4 - 8 years |
Skin Type | Fur |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Predators | Human, hawks, raccoon |
Order | Rodentia |
Colour | Beige, brown, black, yellow |
Main Prey | Nuts, fruit, seeds, berries |
Phylum | Chordata |
Genus | Tamias |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Diet | Omnivore |
Weight | 57g - 113g (2oz - 4oz) |
Distinctive Features | Stripes on fur and large front teeth |
Class | Mammalia |
Family | Sciuridae |
Size (H) | 10cm - 18cm (4in - 7in) |