ENEndangered
Golden Hamster
Mesocricetus auratus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_hamster
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Artificial - Terrestrial· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in CRICETIDAE
Threatened in Syria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Golden Hamster classified as Endangered?
Golden Hamster is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Golden Hamster live?
Golden Hamster occurs in Syria, and Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Golden Hamster?
The main threats to Golden Hamster are 11.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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