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Rat-like Hamsters
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Rat-like Hamsters

Cricetulus

Cricetulus is a genus of rodent in the family Cricetidae (voles and hamsters). It has seven member species. They inhabit arid or semi-arid regions in Eurasia.

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3 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 3 known species

Striped Dwarf Hamster

speciesCricetulus barabensis

Long-tailed Dwarf Hamster

speciesCricetulus longicaudatus

Sokolov’s Dwarf Hamster

speciesCricetulus sokolovi

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