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Species of mammal

Siberian chipmunk On the mountain of Seoraksan, South Korea Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1] Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Infraclass: Placentalia Order: Rodentia Family: Sciuridae Genus: Eutamias Species: E. sibiricus Binomial name Eutamias sibiricus (Laxmann, 1769) Subspecies[2] E. s. sibiricus E. s. asiaticus E. s. lineatus E. s. okadae E. s. ordinalis E. s. orientalis E. s. pallasi E. s. senescens E. s. umbrosus Siberian chipmunk range.[1] Synonyms Tamias sibiricus (Laxmann, 1769)

The **Siberian chipmunk** (***Eutamias sibiricus***), also called **common chipmunk**, is a species of [chipmunk](/source/Chipmunk) native to northern Asia from central Russia to China, Korea, and [Hokkaidō](/source/Hokkaid%C5%8D) in northern Japan.[1] It was imported from South Korea and introduced in Europe as a pet in the 1960s.

## Description

Close-up of head

Typically the Siberian chipmunk has four white stripes and five dark stripes along the back. It is 18–25 cm (7.1–9.8 in) long, a third of which is the tail. The weight of adults depends on the time of year and food availability.[3] It exhibits slight variations in coloration in different geographic regions.[4] Even though the Siberian chipmunk normally grows to 50–150 g (1.8–5.3 oz).[3][5] The Siberian chipmunk does not exhibit [sexual dimorphism](/source/Sexual_dimorphism), and size and body proportions are the only way to distinguish younger chipmunks from older ones.[4] Its small size may contribute to its relatively short life from two to five years in the wild. However, in [captivity](/source/Captivity_(animal)) it lives up to ten years.[3]

## Distribution

The only species of chipmunk found outside North America,[6] the Siberian chipmunk is native to Russia in northern European, [Siberia](/source/Siberia) to [Sakhalin](/source/Sakhalin) and [Kunashir](/source/Kunashir), extreme eastern Kazakhstan, northern Mongolia, northern and central China, Korea, and in Japan in [Hokkaido](/source/Hokkaido), [Iturup](/source/Iturup), [Rishiri](/source/Rishiri_Island), [Rebun](/source/Rebun_Island), [Teuri](/source/Teuri), and [Yagishiri](/source/Yagishiri). It has been introduced at one confirmed locality, [Karuizawa](/source/Karuizawa), on [Honshu](/source/Honshu).[1]

During the 1960s, South Korea began to export these animals to Europe as pets.[3][4] Between 1960 and 1980, South Korea exported more than 200,000 individuals to Europe.[4]

In the 1970s there were sightings in parks in Europe, and a number of small populations have become resident in suburban forests and urban parks in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria and Great Britain.[7][3][4] This is mostly caused by owners releasing these animals because they no longer wanted them as pets, or the owners purposefully freed the chipmunks to live naturally in the wild.[4] Other Siberian chipmunks escaped from [captivity](/source/Captivity_(animal)) and inhabited the forested areas of Europe.[4] The Dutch chipmunks for example are escapees from a former zoo in [Tilburg](/source/Tilburg). When the zoo was shut down and all animals were moved away, many chipmunks got forgotten due to their underground residence. While thousands of animals were introduced to new environments, they are not very [invasive](/source/Invasive_species) and are naturally slow spreading, 200 to 250 metres (660 to 820 ft) per year, which prevented them from rapidly moving to areas far beyond where they escaped.[7] In 2009, 22 [introduced](/source/Introduced_species) populations in Europe, and 11 in France, were identified in forests and urban parks since the 1970s (not all may still be extant).[4]

## Invasiveness

In Europe, the Siberian chipmunk is included since 2016 in the [list of Invasive Alien Species of Union concern](/source/List_of_invasive_alien_species_of_Union_concern) (the Union list).[8] This mandates that the species cannot be imported, bred, transported, commercialized, or intentionally released into the environment in the whole of the European Union.[9]

## Habitat

*Eutamias sibiricus* near Lake Kuyguk

The Siberian chipmunk can survive in a variety of [habitats](/source/Habitats) and conditions.[3] They are usually found in [coniferous forests](/source/Coniferous_forests), stony areas within forests and mountains, habitats filled with shrub, along waterways or roads, or other small patches of agricultural land.[3][4] In Europe, the introduced populations usually live in [deciduous forests](/source/Deciduous_forests), mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, or urban areas with greenery.[3][4] *Eutamias sibiricus* is able to survive in various environmental conditions, anywhere from 29°N to 69°N latitude, and temperatures from −65 °C to 30 °C. However, this species has a low ability of dispersal, and since they are mainly introduced into woody forests or urban areas with greenery, they have less potential to be naturally dispersed to other regions. Also they have trouble overcoming man-made and naturally occurring obstacles, like roads or [swamps](/source/Swamps).[4]

The Siberian chipmunk lives in loose colonies, where every individual has its own [territory](/source/Territory_(animal)).[10] The territory ranges from 700 to 4000 m2 and is larger for females than males and is also larger in autumn than spring.[3] The Siberian chipmunk [marks its territory with urine](/source/Urine_marking) and oral glands inside of its cheeks.[3] This method illustrates one way in which this species communicates with one another.[10]

## Behaviour

Siberian chipmunks usually live solitary lives, but during the winter they create a [burrow](/source/Burrow), which they often share with another chipmunk.[3][10] Its burrow, which can be 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) long and 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) deep, consists of a nest chamber, several storage chambers and chambers for the waste.[3][10] During this winter season, these chipmunks store 3–4 kg (6.6–8.8 lb) of food in order to survive underground until April or May.[11] In addition to pairing off during hibernation, they also use a complex voice communication system to interact.[11] They have two vocal sounds, a fast, sharp sound for when they are frightened and a deep croak sound that is thought to be used for mating.[5][11]

Chipmunks with more active and curious behaviour, based on trappability of marked individuals, have a greater number of ticks.[12]

### Reproduction

It is known that they are [iteroparous](/source/Iteroparous), [viviparous](/source/Viviparous), and their breeding season usually occurs after hibernation in mid April.[5] They tend to breed only once or twice a year, and the number of offspring varies from three to eight.[11] The young are born blind and naked, and they weigh between 3–5 g (0.11–0.18 oz).[4] After the 28- to 35-day [gestation period](/source/Gestation_period), the offspring open their eyes about 20 to 25 days after birth.[3][4] The females are responsible for caring for the young, and they teach them how to [forage](/source/Forage) around six weeks.[5] Then the offspring complete the [weaning](/source/Weaning) stage around seven weeks, and they reach the independent stage around eight weeks.[3][5] Adult body mass is reached at around three to four months, and by nine months, both the male and the female reach sexual maturity.[4][11]

### Diet

A Siberian chipmunk eating bread

A chipmunk eating a nut, photographed in [Mount Oike](/source/Mount_Oike), [Higashiomi](/source/Higashiomi), [Shiga prefecture](/source/Shiga_prefecture), Japan.

Siberian chipmunks are [omnivores](/source/Omnivores) that store or cache food.[3][5] Normally, they eat pine seeds, along with different deciduous and coniferous tree seeds.[3] In addition to seeds, they eat herb roots, insects, molluscs, birds, reptiles, grains, fruit, and fungus.[5]

## Ecology

Siberian chipmunks are essential food sources for other animals, such as diurnal raptors, [weasels](/source/Weasel), and small [cats](/source/Cat).[5] Other known predators include [hawks](/source/Hawk), [owls](/source/Owl), and [foxes](/source/Fox).[7] They evade being preyed upon by these animals by being alert, hiding in their burrows, and using their camouflaged fur to blend in with surroundings. They distribute seeds and fungal [spores](/source/Spore), and other animals feed off their stored food. They may help control forest tree pests.[5] In Russia, they eat approximately 50 percent of the forest nuts. In Belgium, these chipmunks have been blamed for preying upon low-nesting birds.[7]

Chipmunk fur-skins

If the species were introduced to Britain, it is possible that Siberian chipmunks may compete with other small animals, such as the [red squirrel](/source/Red_squirrel), [wood mouse](/source/Wood_mouse), and [bank vole](/source/Bank_vole).[7]

## Relationship to humans

Some people keep Siberian chipmunks as pets or sell them for their fur or other body parts. Siberian chipmunks may eat crops and damage gardens.[5] In Russia they can cause serious economic damage to grain fields and orchards.[7]

Estimated contribution to Lyme disease comparison chart

The species can carry [Lyme disease](/source/Lyme_disease), caused by the bacteria *[Borrelia burgdorferi](/source/Borrelia_burgdorferi)*, that can be transmitted through ticks. In a study in a park near Paris where the Siberian chipmunk had established itself, in comparison to bank voles and [wood mice](/source/Wood_mice), the Siberian chipmunks had a much higher infection load than their native counterparts. Because they were more diseased, it was theorised that they contributed to more infected questing nymph ticks, thus potentially exposing humans to greater risk.[13]

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## External links

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[Wikispecies](/source/Wikispecies) has information related to ***[Eutamias sibiricus](https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Eutamias_sibiricus)***.

- [Boreal Forest Mammals: Siberian Chipmunk](http://www.borealforest.org/world/mammals/siberian_chipmunk.htm)

- *[Invasion of Siberian chipmunk in Paris](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/3229344/Paris-battles-invasion-of-Siberian-chipmunk.html)*

- *[Siberian Chipmunk Exotic Care](http://www.sandsexoticanimals.com/care/siberian_chipmunk.html)*

v t e Living species of tribe Marmotini (ground squirrels) Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Rodentia Suborder: Sciuromorpha Family: Sciuridae Subfamily: Xerinae Ammospermophilus (antelope squirrels) Harris's antelope squirrel (A. harrisii) Espíritu Santo antelope squirrel (A. insularis) Texas antelope squirrel (A. interpres) White-tailed antelope squirrel (A. leucurus) San Joaquin antelope squirrel (A. nelsoni) Callospermophilus (golden-mantled ground squirrels) Golden-mantled ground squirrel (C. lateralis) Sierra Madre ground squirrel (C. madrensis) Cascade golden-mantled ground squirrel (C. saturatus) Cynomys (prairie dogs) Gunnison's prairie dog (C. gunnisoni) White-tailed prairie dog (C. leucurus) Black-tailed prairie dog (C. ludovicianus) Mexican prairie dog (C. mexicanus) Utah prairie dog (C. parvidens) Eutamias Siberian chipmunk (E. sibiricus) Ictidomys (little ground squirrels) Mexican ground squirrel (I. mexicanus) Rio Grande ground squirrel (I. parvidens) Thirteen-lined ground squirrel (I. tridecemlineatus) Marmota (marmots) Subgenus Marmota: Gray marmot (M. baibacina) Bobak marmot (M. bobak) Alaska marmot (M. broweri) Black-capped marmot (M. camtschatica) Long-tailed marmot (M. caudata) Himalayan marmot (M. himalayana) Alpine marmot (M. marmota) Menzbier's marmot (M. menzbieri) Groundhog or woodchuck (M. monax) Tarbagan marmot (M. sibirica) Subgenus Petromarmota: Hoary marmot (M. caligata) Yellow-bellied marmot (M. flaviventris) Olympic marmot (M. olympus) Vancouver Island marmot (M. vancouverensis) Neotamias (western chipmunks) Alpine chipmunk (N. alpinus) Yellow-pine chipmunk (N. amoenus) Buller's chipmunk (N. bulleri) Gray-footed chipmunk (N. canipes) Gray-collared chipmunk (N. cinereicollis) Cliff chipmunk (N. dorsalis) Durango chipmunk (N. durangae) Merriam's chipmunk (N. merriami) Least chipmunk (N. minimus) California chipmunk (N. obscurus) Yellow-cheeked chipmunk (N. ochrogenys) Palmer's chipmunk (N. palmeri) Panamint chipmunk (N. panamintinus) Long-eared chipmunk (N. quadrimaculatus) Colorado chipmunk (N. quadrivittatus) Red-tailed chipmunk (N. ruficaudus) Hopi chipmunk (N. rufus) Allen's chipmunk (N. senex) Siskiyou chipmunk (N. siskiyou) Sonoma chipmunk (N. sonomae) Lodgepole chipmunk (N. speciosus) Townsend's chipmunk (N. townsendii) Uinta chipmunk (N. umbrinus) Notocitellus Tropical ground squirrel (N. adocetus) Ring-tailed ground squirrel (N. annulatus) Otospermophilus (rock squirrels) Baja California rock squirrel (O. atricapillus) California ground squirrel (O. beecheyi) Douglas ground squirrel (O. douglasii) Rock squirrel (O. variegatus) Poliocitellus Franklin's ground squirrel (P. franklinii) Sciurotamias (Asian rock squirrels) Père David's rock squirrel (S. davidianus) Forrest's rock squirrel (S. forresti) Spermophilus sensu stricto (Old World ground squirrels) Alashan ground squirrel (S. alashanicus) Brandt's ground squirrel (S. brevicauda) European ground squirrel (S. citellus) Daurian ground squirrel (S. dauricus) Red-cheeked ground squirrel (S. erythrogenys) Yellow ground squirrel (S. fulvus) Russet ground squirrel (S. major) Caucasian mountain ground squirrel (S. musicus) Tian Shan ground squirrel (S. nilkaensis) Pallid ground squirrel (S. pallidicauda) Little ground squirrel (S. pygmaeus) Relict ground squirrel (S. relictus) Speckled ground squirrel (Spermophilus suslicus) Taurus ground squirrel (Spermophilus taurensis) Asia Minor ground squirrel (Spermophilus xanthoprymnus) Tamias Eastern chipmunk (T. striatus) Urocitellus (Holarctic ground squirrels) Uinta ground squirrel (U. armatus) Belding's ground squirrel (U. beldingi) Northern Idaho ground squirrel (U. brunneus) Merriam's ground squirrel (U. canus) Columbian ground squirrel (U. columbianus) Wyoming ground squirrel (U. elegans) Southern Idaho ground squirrel (U. endemicus) Piute ground squirrel (U. mollis) Arctic ground squirrel (U. parryii) Richardson's ground squirrel (U. richardsonii) Townsend's ground squirrel (U. townsendii) Long-tailed ground squirrel (U. undulatus) Washington ground squirrel (U. washingtoni) Xerospermophilus (pygmy ground squirrels) Mohave ground squirrel (X. mohavensis) Perote ground squirrel (X. perotensis) Spotted ground squirrel (X. spilosoma) Round-tailed ground squirrel (X. tereticaudus) Category

Taxon identifiers Eutamias sibiricus Wikidata: Q24662784 GBIF: 10602587 IUCN: 21360 MDD: 1001719 Observation.org: 1819 Tamias sibiricus Wikidata: Q329187 Wikispecies: Eutamias sibiricus ADW: Tamias_sibiricus BOLD: 12271 EoL: 313026 EPPO: EUTASI EUNIS: 15741 Fauna Europaea: 305745 Fauna Europaea (new): ea58f006-dcbf-439d-8550-8da9c9b614ed GBIF: 2437450 GISD: 1899 iNaturalist: 46212 IRMNG: 10231654 ISC: 62788 ITIS: 632477 MSW: 12401207 NBN: NHMSYS0021109804 NCBI: 64680 Open Tree of Life: 659097 TSA: 17367

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