A Chinese dwarf hamster is one of the dwarf hamster, which is often kept as a pet. His body is more elongated than the other hamsters, and his face is more mouse-like. It also has a visible tail. His feet are better able to detect objects, and it will win over your heart when her legs wrapped around your finger, held as if it were climbing a corn stock.
Chinese dwarf hamsters are very popular in the UK, but are not as common in the United States. In fact, they are not allowed as pets in some states like California. Hamster any kind are not allowed in Australia or New Zealand.
While the common name for this adorable animal is the Chinese hamsters or Chinese dwarf hamsters, there is some confusion surrounding its scientific name. Before, however, we can discuss that further, we must learn a little about the Linnaean taxonomy system.
Chinese dwarf hamsters are very popular in the UK, but are not as common in the United States. In fact, they are not allowed as pets in some states like California. Hamster any kind are not allowed in Australia or New Zealand.
While the common name for this adorable animal is the Chinese hamsters or Chinese dwarf hamsters, there is some confusion surrounding its scientific name. Before, however, we can discuss that further, we must learn a little about the Linnaean taxonomy system.
Statistics:Country of Origin-China and Southern MongoliaLength of Head & Body - 4Tail Length - 1 - 1 5/16inchWeight - 1 3/8- 15/8 UnzenLife -1.5 - 3.0 years
The Linnaean taxonomic systemIn Linaean system, all forms of life are by how closely they are genetically related groups. This makes sense, except for one small problem ... the technology to map genetics - DNA and RNA - every living thing has only been around since the 20th Been century. Everything before was based on observation (or morphology, structure) is based.
Well, it's pretty simple that a salamander and a porcupine look to see differently. There are various types. (Different classes, in fact) A Dalmatian and a dachshund to look different, but they both belong to the same species: Canis lupus. The animals are more closely related, the more difficult it can be to decide if they are the same or different types. It takes genetic mapping to safely know ... and even then, how different they will have the genetics?
Taxonomy of Chinese hamsterIn the case of the Chinese dwarf hamsters, from 1995, there were 3 types defined: C. griseus, C. and C. pseudogriseus barabensis. Since then, there was consensus that C. barabensis exists, but there is no agreement on whether C. griseusand C. pseudogriseus differ therefrom by C. barabensis or subspecies. Therefore, it is correct to call the most animal C. barabensis. Since C. griseus is also often used to describe the animal from reputable breeders, used under the name barabensis C. griseus is probably the least questionable way to the animal that identify sold as a pet? The Chinese dwarf hamster.
Color variationsNow that we have made the name of the beast, we can use the two colors. The first is called the normal or standard color. An animal with this coloring has an agouti colored body with a dark stripe from the nape of the neck to the tail. A second color variant is dominant spot. A Chinese hamster with this coloring is mostly white and has some gray fur. It also has a dark line that runs from the nape of the neck to the tail. Both colors are seen in nature.
