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What is the genus and species of a hamster?
Mesocricetus
Golden hamster/Genus
What is proper hamster name?
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| Superfamily | Muroidea Illiger, 1811 |
| Family | Cricetidae Fischer, 1817 |
| Subfamily | Cricetinae Fischer, 1817 |
| Genus | Mesocricetus Nehring, 1898 – Golden Hamsters |
| Species | Mesocricetus auratus (Waterhouse, 1839) – Golden Hamster |
What is the scientific name of Syrian hamster?
Cricetus auratus. The golden hamster or Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is a rodent belonging to the hamster subfamily, Cricetinae. Their natural geographical range is limited to a small arid region of northern Syria and southern Turkey.
Is hamster belong to rat family?
Cricetidae
Hamsters/Family
Hamsters are rodents (order Rodentia) belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae, which contains 18 species classified in seven genera. They have become established as popular small house pets. The best-known species of hamster is the golden or Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus), which is the type most commonly kept as pets.
What is the most common hamster?
Syrians are also the largest and longest-lived.
Are hamsters different to other hamster?
Some different hamster breeds look quite similar to each other. On the other hand, some breeds of hamsters can vary greatly in size, temperament, and care needs. While various hamster breeds hail from around the globe, their common name was a gift from the Germans.
What are the characteristics of a hamster?
Physical Characteristics. Hamsters are four to seven inches long, with short tails, small eyes and fur in a variety of coat colors, like black, brown, grey, white, yellow or red. Hamsters have large cheek pouches where they collect food to transport from one place to another.