Talk:Least chipmunk

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Tamias minimus / Eutamias minimus[edit]

Here on Wikipedia I found Tamias minimus. In my son's book I found Eutamias minimus. Are they the same? If not, how are they different? Questions from a person who doesn't know anything in this area... Thanks. ---- Bernburgerin (talk) 12:10, 16 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, they are the same. The different names come from different ways of classifying the least chipmunk. The first part of a scientific name is the genus and the second part is the species. This species was originally called Sciurus minimus or something, and then some scientists put it in a different genus, Tamias, and some people today have the opinion it belongs in a genus called Eutamias or one called Neotamias. —innotata 15:47, 23 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Length?[edit]

I was surprised to see the length of this smallest chipmunk listed as 30 centimeters. 30 cm is also the length listed for the Eastern Chipmunk. Is this one merely lighter in weight, or is there a mistake here somewhere? Thanks! NancyLee (talk) 00:15, 15 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

According to Canadian references the average total length of an adult least chipmunk is about 20 cm, including tail length of nearly 10 cm. BiasOnTheOddByte (talk) 04:30, 5 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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Least chipmunk range map issue[edit]

Hi everyone,

I notice that the range map for this species misses a fairly large chunk of range occurring along the western edge of southern Alberta and in a portion of SE British Columbia. I am familiar with several credible references (federal and provincial government wildlife inventory publications) that support the species' occurrence in these areas. I have attempted to contact the creator of the range map to see whether he/she could make this change. BiasOnTheOddByte (talk) 20:12, 26 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]