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Eastern Chipmunk

Tamias striatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Sciuridae ›Genus: Tamias

About

The eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is a chipmunk species found in eastern North America. It is the only living member of the chipmunk subgenus Tamias, sometimes recognised as a separate genus. The name "chipmunk" comes from the Ottawa word ajidamoonh or the Ojibwe word ajidamoo, which translates literally as "one who descends trees headlong."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Chipmunk?
The scientific name of Eastern Chipmunk is Tamias striatus.
What kingdom does Eastern Chipmunk belong to?
Eastern Chipmunk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Chipmunk belong to?
Eastern Chipmunk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eastern Chipmunk belong to?
Eastern Chipmunk belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Eastern Chipmunk belong to?
Eastern Chipmunk belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Eastern Chipmunk belong to?
Eastern Chipmunk belongs to the family Sciuridae.
What genus does Eastern Chipmunk belong to?
Eastern Chipmunk belongs to the genus Tamias.