VUVulnerable
Romanian Hamster
Mesocricetus newtoni
DecliningNTEUNTEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in CRICETIDAE
Threatened in Bulgaria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Romanian Hamster classified as Vulnerable?
Romanian Hamster is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Romanian Hamster live?
Romanian Hamster occurs in Bulgaria, and Romania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Romanian Hamster?
The main threats to Romanian Hamster are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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