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Red-tailed chipmunk

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

 

The Red-tailed 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 red-tailed chipmunk

Red-tailed chipmunk In northern Idaho, the red-tailed chipmunk is considered to be the most widely distributed and common chipmunk.

Distribution within British Columbia The Red-tailed Chipmunk is found in two disjunct populations in the southeastern corner of the province. (Full text)

Red-tailed Chipmunks are one of the larger species in the genus Tarnias. (Full text)

The red-tailed chipmunk is the most brightly coloured of the western species. (Full text)

The Red-tailed Chipmunk is from the order Rodentia. (Full text)

Distinguishing Features Visually similar to the Least chipmunk, the Red-tailed Chipmunk is a little larger and more brightly coloured. (Full text)