Campbell's Dwarf Hamster
Phodopus campbelli
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
About
Campbell's dwarf hamster is a species of hamster in the genus Phodopus. It was given its common name by Oldfield Thomas in honor of Charles William Campbell, who collected the first specimen in Mongolia on July 1, 1902. It is distinguished from the closely related Djungarian hamster as it has smaller ears and no dark fur on its crown. Campbell's dwarf hamster typically has a narrow dorsal stripe compared to the Djungarian hamster and brown or gray fur on the stomach. This hamster may be raised in captivity and kept as a small pet.
Fun Fact
In their natural habitats, dwarf hamsters feed almost exclusively on plant materials.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabit burrows in the steppes and semideserts of central Asia, the Altai Mountains, autonomous areas of Tuva, and the Hebei province in northeastern China.
Diet
Eat a variety of different foods.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance