Merriam's Chipmunk is a small, striped rodent with a distinctive pattern of stripes running down its back. They are known for their energetic behavior and vocalizations.
Habitat
Prefers coniferous and mixed forests.
Diet
Omnivorous, feeding on seeds, nuts, and fruits.
How common
Common
Not certain it is a Merriam's Chipmunk? What animal is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Merriam's Chipmunk sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted a Merriam's Chipmunk?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.
5,300+species
63national parks
50states
More mammals
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat
Dipodomys merriami
Merriam's Long-tongued Bat
Glossophaga mutica
Merriam's pocket gopher
Cratogeomys merriami
Merriam's Pocket Mouse
Perognathus merriami
Mesoamerican Common Mustached Bat
Pteronotus mesoamericanus
Mexican Agouti
Dasyprocta mexicana
Mexican Big-eared Bat
Corynorhinus mexicanus
Mexican Bobcat
Lynx rufus escuinapae