Roborovski s Desert Hamster

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Rodentia (Rodents)

Family

Cricetidae

Genus

Phodopus

Species

Phodopus roborovskii (Roborovski s Desert Hamster)

Names in Other Languages

German Roborowski-Zwerghamster

Russian Homyachyok Roborovskogo

Similar Species in Phodopus

Campbell s Desert Hamster

Phodopus campbelli

Least Concern

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Striped Desert Hamster

Phodopus sungorus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roborovski s Desert Hamster?

The scientific name of Roborovski s Desert Hamster is Phodopus roborovskii. It belongs to the genus Phodopus.

What is the conservation status of Roborovski s Desert Hamster?

Roborovski s Desert Hamster (Phodopus roborovskii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Roborovski s Desert Hamster belong to?

Roborovski s Desert Hamster (Phodopus roborovskii) belongs to the genus Phodopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

Is Roborovski s Desert Hamster endangered?

No, Roborovski s Desert Hamster (Phodopus roborovskii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Roborovski s Desert Hamster belong to?

Roborovski s Desert Hamster (Phodopus roborovskii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Roborovski s Desert Hamster?

The closest relatives of Roborovski s Desert Hamster in the genus Phodopus include Campbell s Desert Hamster, Striped Desert Hamster.