Golden hamster

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found across Europe (7 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Rodentia (Rodents)

Family

Cricetidae

Genus

Mesocricetus

Species

Mesocricetus auratus (Golden hamster)

Names in Other Languages

German Syrischer Goldhamster

Similar Species in Mesocricetus

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Hámster Rumano

Mesocricetus newtoni

Near Threatened

Brandt s Hamster

Mesocricetus brandti

Near Threatened

Ciscaucasian Hamster

Mesocricetus raddei

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden hamster?

The scientific name of Golden hamster is Mesocricetus auratus. It belongs to the genus Mesocricetus.

Where does Golden hamster live?

Golden hamster is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.

What family does Golden hamster belong to?

Golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) belongs to the genus Mesocricetus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

What kingdom does Golden hamster belong to?

Golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Golden hamster?

The closest relatives of Golden hamster in the genus Mesocricetus include Hámster Rumano, Brandt s Hamster, Ciscaucasian Hamster.