Golden hamster vs Hamster de Newton

Mesocricetus auratus compared with Mesocricetus newtoni

Key Differences

• Golden hamster is Not Evaluated while Hamster de Newton is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden hamster	Hamster de Newton
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 same	Mesocricetus	Mesocricetus
Species	Mesocricetus auratus	Mesocricetus newtoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden hamster and Hamster de Newton share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mesocricetus.

Conservation Status

Golden hamster

NE — Not Evaluated

Hamster de Newton

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden hamster	Hamster de Newton
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).

Hamster de Newton

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.