Romanian Hamster
Mesocricetus newtoni
Conservation Status
VulnerableMammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
About
The Romanian hamster or Dobrudja hamster is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Bulgaria and Romania. The scientific name honors the British ornithologist Alfred Newton, who had published a short description and an illustration of this species in 1870 without knowing it to be a valid species.
Fun Fact
Its head-body length is up to 180 mm (7 in) and its weight ranges from 80 to 115 g (3–4 oz).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in steppic, uncultivated xerophilous landscapes of South-Eastern Romania's and North-Eastern Bulgaria's Dobruja region, often inhabiting lowlands along the right bank of the Danube River, while occasionally venturing into cultivated lands such as alfalfa fields and corn cultures.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change