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Syrian Hamster

Syrian Hamster

Mesocricetus auratus

The golden hamster, a solitary and easy-to-handle rodent and the most common pet hamster.

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Scientific classification

The Syrian Hamster's place in the tree of life, from domain down to species.

  1. Domain
    Eukaryota
    Eukaryotes
  2. Kingdom
    Animalia
    Animals
  3. Phylum
    Chordata
    Chordates
  4. Class
    Mammalia
    Mammals
  5. Order
    Rodentia
    Rodents
  6. Family
    Cricetidae
    Cricetids
  7. Genus
    Mesocricetus
    Golden hamsters
  8. Species
    Mesocricetus auratus
    Syrian Hamster

Syrian Hamster colors, patterns and markings

Every color, pattern and marking the taxonomy records for Syrian Hamster, by part of the body. Each breed page shows which clubs accept which ones.

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