Russian Dwarf Hamsters
Phodopus sungorus
Country of origin | They originate from Europe and Asia |
Habitat | They are commonly found living in steppes of central and eastern Asia |
Diet | A compound pellet ration |
Status | Solitary |
Lifespan | 1 to 2 years |
Average body weight | 0.043 kg to 0.057 kg |
Average body length | 4 to 12 cm |
Did you know?
Russian dwarf hamsters are nocturnal animals.
Threats in the wild
Kestrels, falcons, foxes, owls and eagles.
IUCN red list status
The IUCN status of the Russian Dwarf Hamster is least concern.
For more info on classifications visit www.iucnredlist.org.