4,148 observationsLeast Concern
Merriam's Chipmunk
Neotamias merriami
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Rodentia βΊFamily: Sciuridae βΊGenus: Neotamias
About
Merriam's chipmunk (Neotamias merriami) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in central and southern California. in the United States and a small area in northern Baja California, Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Merriam's Chipmunk is Neotamias merriami.
- Merriam's Chipmunk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Merriam's Chipmunk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Merriam's Chipmunk belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Merriam's Chipmunk belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Merriam's Chipmunk belongs to the family Sciuridae.
- Merriam's Chipmunk belongs to the genus Neotamias.