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Siberian Chipmunk
AdvancedSiberian chipmunk
Small striped squirrel with beautiful back markings. Active and fast-moving, entertaining to watch. May become aggressive in autumn/winter.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
18〜26℃
Lifespan
6-10 years
Size
12-15cm (25cm with tail) / 80-120g
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Squirrel pellets, seeds, nuts, fruits, insects
About
Chipmunks are small, striped rodents of the family Sciuridae, found across North America (genus Tamias) and Eurasia (T. sibiricus, distributed across central Russia, China, and the Korean Peninsula). The Siberian chipmunk is the species most commonly kept as a pet in Europe and Japan. Adults measure 12–16 cm in body length with a bushy tail of similar length, and weigh 80–140 g. Their distinctive five black-and-white dorsal stripes are their most recognizable feature. In autumn, they fill their cheek pouches with food and store it in their burrows for winter. Wild instincts remain strong in captive chipmunks; they are generally better suited for observation than handling, though patient socialization can produce tamer individuals. Housing should be a spacious cage (minimum 60 cm width) with branches, a nest box, and burrowing substrate. They undergo seasonal torpor (hibernation) in winter. Diet is omnivorous: seeds, nuts, vegetables, and insects. Common health concerns include hibernation-related problems, parasites, and fractures from falls. Lifespan is 5–8 years.
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Basic Info
Origin
northern Asia from central Russia to China, Korea
Lifespan
6-10 years
Size
12-15cm (25cm with tail) / 80-120g
Temperature
18〜26℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Squirrel pellets, seeds, nuts, fruits, insects
References & Sources
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Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Siberian chipmunk (Laxmann, 1769)
Synonyms: Eutamias sibiricus
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
シマリス(Tamias sibiricus)は特定外来生物ではなく要注意外来生物/生態系被害防止外来種。逸走・放出に注意。
Sources: 環境省 特定外来生物一覧 / 環境省 要注意外来生物リスト(シマリス)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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