🌿Native Nature

Sonoma Chipmunk

Neotamias sonomae

Taxonomy

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

About

The Sonoma chipmunk (Tamias sonomae) is a species of rodent in the squirrel family Sciuridae. It is endemic to northwestern California in the United States. T. sonomae is 1 of 25 species of chipmunk. These 25 species are organized into 3 subgenera. T. sonomae belongs to the subgenus Neotamias. Members of Neotamias are characterized by having 2 premolars. T. sonomae has 2 subspecies: T. s. alleni and T. s. sonomae.

Frequently Asked Questions

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