Higher classification Chipmunk | Phylum Chordata Family Sciuridae Scientific name Neotamias senex Rank Species | |
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Similar Siskiyou chipmunk, Panamint chipmunk, Long‑eared chipmunk, Yellow‑cheeked chipmunk, Sonoma chipmunk | ||
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Allen's chipmunk (Neotamias senex) is a species of chipmunk. It is also known as the shadow chipmunk. It is native to the western United States, where it occurs in California, Nevada, and Oregon. It is a common species of the Sierra Nevada.
This chipmunk lives in forests and chaparral. It is omnivorous. It is prey for minks, weasels, and owls. It is active all year round except during stretches of harsh winter weather.
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