Subfamily Cricetinae Higher classification Hamster | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Mesocricetus Rank Genus | |
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Mass Golden hamster: 120 – 120 g Gestation period Golden hamster: 16 – 18 days Lower classifications | ||
Mesocricetus auratus
Mesocricetus is a genus of Old World hamsters, including the golden hamster or Syrian hamster, the first hamster to be introduced as a domestic pet and still the most popular species for that purpose.
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Recent research has shown, unlike almost all other land mammals studied, two species of this genus (M. auratus and M. brandti) lack the capacity for colour vision.
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