Eversmann s Hamster vs groundhog

Allocricetulus eversmanni compared with Marmota monax

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eversmann s Hamster	groundhog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cricetidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Allocricetulus	Marmota
Species	Allocricetulus eversmanni	Marmota monax

Evolutionary Relationship

Eversmann s Hamster and groundhog share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Eversmann s Hamster

LC — Least Concern

groundhog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eversmann s Hamster	groundhog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eversmann s Hamster

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

groundhog

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.