Mongolian Hamster
Allocricetulus curtatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyCricetidae (Hamsters, Voles, Lemmings, and Allies)
- GenusAllocricetulus
- SpeciesAllocricetulus curtatus (Mongolian Hamster)
1 Verified sightings at Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Mongolian Hamster
The Mongolian hamster (Allocricetulus curtatus) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is one of two members of the genus Allocricetulus, and is found in China, Russia, and Mongolia. The Mongolian hamster is a wild hamster and is not commonly kept as a pet. As of current status, the Mongolian hamster is not endangered. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mongolian Hamster in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
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Siberian Jerboa
Allactaga sibirica
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Hairy-footed Jerboa
Dipus sagitta
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Tarbagan Marmot
Marmota sibirica
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Mid-day Jird
Meriones meridianus
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Great Gerbil
Rhombomys opimus
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Pallid Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus pallidicauda
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Andrews's Three-toed Jerboa
Stylodipus andrewsi
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Thick-tailed Pygmy Jerboa
Salpingotus crassicauda
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park | 🇲🇳 Mongolia |
More parks will be added in future updates.