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Golden Hamster

Mesocricetus auratus

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Mammal
  • Asia

About the Golden Hamster

Known to science as Mesocricetus auratus, the Golden Hamster is a mammal found in Asia. Its habitats include grasslands and deserts.

This mammal weighs about 150 g and can live for around 2.5 years. At full speed it can reach 9 km/h. Its estimated population is around 2,500 individuals.

Its conservation status is Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Mesocricetus auratus
Group
Mammal
Region
Asia
Habitats
Grassland, Desert
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
150 g
Lifespan
2.5 years
Top speed
9 km/h
Estimated population
2,500

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
Adamjennison111 at English Wikipedia
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