Feldhamster vs Nerz

Cricetus cricetus compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• Feldhamster is Critically Endangered while Nerz is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Feldhamster	Nerz
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Cricetus	Mustela
Species	Cricetus cricetus	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

Feldhamster and Nerz share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Feldhamster

CR — Critically Endangered

Nerz

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Feldhamster	Nerz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Feldhamster

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Russia, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Nerz

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇦 Ukraine