Least Chipmunk

Tamias minimus

General Status Rank: 
Secure
ELCODE: 
AMAFB02020
Common Name: 
Least Chipmunk
Scientific Name: 
Tamias minimus
Synonyms: 
Neotamias minimus
Naming References: 
R169
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Mammal (Terrestrial Mammal)
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Chordata
Class: 
Mammalia
Order: 
Rodentia
Family: 
Sciuridae
References: 
R169
General Biology

Female Age at Maturity

12 months
References: 
B084

Longevity

6 years in captivity.
References: 
B001
Habitat
Wide variety (mainly forest edges).
References: 
B001
H122
Distribution

Ecozones

Taiga Cordillera, Taiga Plains, Taiga Shield, Boreal Cordillera, Boreal Plains
References: 
B001

Distribution

23% of the NWT. Seen in Fort Smith, Fort Liard, and Fort Resolution.
Score: 
G = 2
References: 
B084
H122

Number of Occurrences

Probably.
Score: 
E = >
References: 
H126

Area of Occupancy

Stable?
Score: 
-
References: 
B001
Population

Population Size

Several tens of thousands.
Score: 
FG =

Density

6 per acre have been noted
Trends

Trends

Natural fluctuations.
References: 
B001
Threats

Threats

None known.
Score: 
C = M
References: 
B001
H122

Intrinsic Vulnerability

None known.
Score: 
-
References: 
B001
H122
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Secure
Status Rank Description: 
Population, occurrences, numbers, and threats are unknown.
S Rank: 
S5
Decision Process Description: 
Drafted by S. Carriere, with comments from M. Bradley. Reviewed in 2004, no changes in status. Reviewed in 2010, no change. Reviewed in 2015, no change. Reviewed in 2020, no change.
Last Updated: 
February 16, 2024

References

Age Of Maturity

  • Woods SE Jr. (1980) The Squirrels of Canada. National Museums of Canada RWED Library Call #QL737.R68W6 - B084 Return

Area of Occupancy

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Ecozones

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Habitat

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return
  • Bradley, M (1999) Personnal Communication. Biologist / Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith, NT - H122 Return

Intrinsic Vulnerability

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return
  • Bradley, M (1999) Personnal Communication. Biologist / Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith, NT - H122 Return

Longevity

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Naming

  • Wilson, Don E. and Reeder, DeeAnn M. (2005) Mammal Species of the World. A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Johns Hopkins University Press 3rd ed 2142 pages - R169 Return

NWT Known Subspecies

Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Number of Occurrences

  • Carrière, S. (2000) Pers. communication. Ecosystem Management Biologist; RWED - H126 Return

Range Extent

  • Woods SE Jr. (1980) The Squirrels of Canada. National Museums of Canada RWED Library Call #QL737.R68W6 - B084 Return
  • Bradley, M (1999) Personnal Communication. Biologist / Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith, NT - H122 Return

Short Term Trends

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return

Taxonomy

  • Wilson, Don E. and Reeder, DeeAnn M. (2005) Mammal Species of the World. A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Johns Hopkins University Press 3rd ed 2142 pages - R169 Return

Threats

  • Banfield AWF (1974) The Mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press RWED Library Call #QL721.B3 - B001 Return
  • Bradley, M (1999) Personnal Communication. Biologist / Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith, NT - H122 Return