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Calomyscidae - Mouse-Like Hamsters

There are eight species in this family. Mouse-like hamsters are found in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan.

They have mouse-like bodies; no cheek pouches; soft, silky fur; big eyes; big, rounded ears; and very long tails.

They live in crevices in barren, rocky areas and eat seeds, flowers, and leaves.

  • The Zagros Mountains mouse-like hamster is found in Iran. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Zagros Mountains Mouse-Like Hamster
    (Calomyscus bailwardi)
    The Zagros Mountains mouse-like hamster is found in Iran. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern

Did You Know?

Mouse-like hamsters are found in Asia.
Mouse-like hamsters are found in Asia.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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