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Yellow-pine chipmunk

Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Tamias amoenus

 

The Yellow-pine chipmunk is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the yellow-pine chipmunk

the presence of the yellow pine chipmunk is keeping the least chipmunk from occupying its fundamental niche e.

(xxii) Gunnison's prairie dog, Sciuridae Family (Cynomys gunnisoni) is controlled for collection, importation and possession; (xxiii) Utah prairie dog, Sciuridae Family (Cynomys parvidens) is prohibited for collection, importation and possession; (xxiv) White-tailed prairie dog, Sciuridae Family (Cynomys leucurus) is controlled for collection, importation and possession; (xxv) Chipmunks, except Yellow-pine chipmunk, Sciuridae Family (Tamias and Eutamias) are noncontrolled for collection, and controlled for importation and possesion; (xxvi) Yellow-pine chipmunk, Sciuridae Family, (Tamias amoenus) is controlled for collection, importation and possession;

Although yellow-pine chipmunks are omnivorous, they consume and disperse large quantities of seed, including those of antelope bitterbrush and ponderosa pine (Broadbooks 1958, Vander Wall 1994, Verts and Carraway 1998).

In Montana, the Yellow pine chipmunk (Tamias amoenus) is a true hibernator while the mink (Mustela vison) remains active year-round.

Yellow-pine chipmunks are active during the day throughout the summer, but hibernate from late fall to early spring. (Full text)

However, in the Sierras, where the yellow pine chipmunk is also found, the least chipmunk is restricted to sagebrush habitat. (Full text)

gs=seattle&ziRfw='+ziRfw,'')}Seattle / Tacoma, WA Olympic National Park Photo Gallery The yellow-pine chipmunk is a common sight in the higher elevations of the Olympic mountains. (Full text)

Distribution within British Columbia The Yellow-pine Chipmunk is found in the central and southern parts of the province. (Full text)

The Yellow-pine Chipmunk is from the order Rodentia. (Full text)

Yellow-pine Chipmunk is grayish yellow on underside of tail; ears and tail are shorter. (Full text)

The Olympic marmot and Olympic yellow-pine chipmunks are related to other marmots and chipmunks. (Full text)

(xxiv) White-tailed prairie dog, Sciuridae Family (Cynomys leucurus) is controlled for collection, importation and possession; (xxv) Chipmunks, except Yellow-pine chipmunk, Sciuridae Family (Tamias and Eutamias) are noncontrolled for collection, and controlled for importation and possesion; (xxvi) Yellow-pine chipmunk, Sciuridae Family, (Tamias amoenus) is controlled for collection, (Full text)

Northern flickers, common poorwill, and yellow-pine chipmunks are some of the wildlife that inhabit the parklands of ponderosa pine. (Full text)

Douglas Squirrels and Yellow-pine Chipmunks are common in the campground and picnic areas. (Full text)