Eversmann s Hamster vs Merlin

Allocricetulus eversmanni compared with Falco columbarius

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eversmann s Hamster	Merlin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Falconidae
Genus	Allocricetulus	Falco
Species	Allocricetulus eversmanni	Falco columbarius

Evolutionary Relationship

Eversmann s Hamster and Merlin share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eversmann s Hamster

LC — Least Concern

Merlin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eversmann s Hamster

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Merlin

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

Merlin

Merlin (Falco columbarius) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.