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SPECIES PROFILE
Siberian Chipmunk (Tamias sibiricus)
Tamias
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Siberia, introduced Europe
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Conifer and mixed forests
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Sciuridae
GENUS
Tamias
📋 Description
SIZE
12-18 cm body + tail, 80-120 g
COLORATION
Brown with 5 dark stripes
ADAPTATIONS
Food caching, hibernation, cheek pouches
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Conifer and mixed forests
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Siberia, introduced Europe
REPRODUCTION
4-6 young, 1 litter per year
DIET DETAILS
Seeds, nuts, berries, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss, pet trade
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Siberian chipmunk has five bold dark stripes and stores food in cheek pouches. It hibernates in winter.
2
It has become invasive in parts of Europe after escapes from captivity.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Siberian taiga (native)
Fontainebleau Forest France
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for striped chipmunks in forests; they are very tame in some areas.
