4,639 observationsLeast Concern
Siberian Chipmunk
Eutamias sibiricus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Rodentia βΊFamily: Sciuridae βΊGenus: Eutamias
About
The Siberian chipmunk or common chipmunk (Eutamias sibiricus) appears across northern Asia from central Russia to China, Korea, and HokkaidΕ in northern Japan. The Siberian chipmunk was imported from South Korea and introduced in Europe as a pet in the 1960s. It is the only chipmunk found outside North America, and this animal is classed either as the only living member of the genus Eutamias, or as a member of a genus including all chipmunks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Siberian Chipmunk is Eutamias sibiricus.
- Siberian Chipmunk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Siberian Chipmunk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Siberian Chipmunk belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Siberian Chipmunk belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Siberian Chipmunk belongs to the family Sciuridae.
- Siberian Chipmunk belongs to the genus Eutamias.