Least Chipmunk

Neotamias minimus

Summary 2

Wisconsin's smallest squirrel species. Rare within its limited range in WI. Distinguished from Eastern Chipmunk by smaller size, lack of chestnut rump, more prominent face stripes, and stripes that go all the way across the back and to the tail. Unlike Eastern Chipmunk, can be seen in winter.

Range 3

Far northern areas of the state.

Habitat 3

Rocky coniferous forest.

Size 3

4-5", tail 3-4"

Fontes e Créditos

  1. (c) J. N. Stuart, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/stuartwildlife/49026066621/
  2. Adaptado por raymie de uma obra de (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neotamias_minimus
  3. (c) raymie, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA)

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