🌿Native Nature

Eurasian Hamster

Cricetus cricetus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Cricetidae ›Genus: Cricetus

About

The European hamster (Cricetus cricetus), also known as the Eurasian hamster, black-bellied hamster or common hamster, is the only species of the genus Cricetus. It is native to a large range in Eurasia, extending from Belgium to the Altai mountains and Yenisey River in Russia. Where abundant the animal is widely considered a farmland pest, and it has also been trapped for its fur. Across its global range, it is considered of least concern, but in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Hamster?
The scientific name of Eurasian Hamster is Cricetus cricetus.
What kingdom does Eurasian Hamster belong to?
Eurasian Hamster belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eurasian Hamster belong to?
Eurasian Hamster belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eurasian Hamster belong to?
Eurasian Hamster belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Eurasian Hamster belong to?
Eurasian Hamster belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Eurasian Hamster belong to?
Eurasian Hamster belongs to the family Cricetidae.
What genus does Eurasian Hamster belong to?
Eurasian Hamster belongs to the genus Cricetus.