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European Hamster

Cricetus cricetus

  • Epic
  • IUCN CR · Critically Endangered
  • Mammal
  • Europe

About the European Hamster

The European Hamster (Cricetus cricetus) is a mammal found in Europe. It makes its home in grasslands.

It weighs around 450 g and has a lifespan of about 5 years. Its top speed is 8 km/h.

In conservation terms it is listed as Critically Endangered (CR), the highest IUCN threatened category, used for species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Epic rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Epic cards are among the harder finds in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Cricetus cricetus
Group
Mammal
Region
Europe
Habitats
Grassland
IUCN status
Critically Endangered (CR)
Game rarity
Epic
Weight
450 g
Lifespan
5 years
Top speed
8 km/h

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Charles J. Sharp
Changes
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