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SPECIES PROFILE
Grey Hamster (Cricetulus migratorius)
Cricetulus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Eastern Europe, Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Steppe, farmland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Cricetidae
GENUS
Cricetulus
📋 Description
SIZE
10-15 cm body, 30-60 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown, white belly
ADAPTATIONS
Small size, burrowing, food storage
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Steppe, farmland
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Eastern Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
4-8 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Seeds, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The grey hamster is much smaller than the common hamster and has a more mouse-like appearance. It stores food in burrows.
2
It is widespread in eastern Europe and western Asia.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Ukrainian steppe
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Look for small grey hamsters in steppe and farmland.
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Year-round
