Golden hamster vs Campagnol Provençal

Mesocricetus auratus compared with Microtus duodecimcostatus

Key Differences

• Golden hamster is Not Evaluated while Campagnol Provençal is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden hamster	Campagnol Provençal
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Mesocricetus	Microtus
Species	Mesocricetus auratus	Microtus duodecimcostatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden hamster and Campagnol Provençal share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Golden hamster

NE — Not Evaluated

Campagnol Provençal

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden hamster	Campagnol Provençal
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden hamster

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Campagnol Provençal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.