Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Sciuridae
Genus: Tamias
Scientific Name: Tamias Striatus
Type: Mammal
Diet: Omnivore
Size (H): 10cm - 18cm (4in - 7in)
Weight: 57g - 113g (2oz - 4oz)
Top Speed: 33km/h (21mph)
Life Span: 4 - 8 years
Lifestyle: Solitary
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Colour: Beige, Brown, Black, Yellow
Skin Type: Fur
Favourite Food: Nuts
Habitat: Forest and thick woodland
Average Litter Size: 5
Main Prey: Nuts, Fruit, Seeds, Berries
Predators: Human, Hawks, Raccoon
Distinctive Features: Stripes on fur and large front teeth
