Scientific Classification of the Campbell's Dwarf Hamster
Class: Mammalia Order: Rodentia Family: Cricetidae* Genus: Phodopus Species: campbelli *The Cricetidae family includes many species of hamsters. |
Campbell's Dwarf Hamster Anatomy
Size: 10 - 12 cm Weight: 22 - 28 grams Toes Front: 4 Toes Rear: 5 Chromosomes: 28 Gestation Period: 18 - 21 days Captive Lifespan: 1.5 - 2 years although up to 4 years has been known |
Breeding interval
Wild Phodopus campbelli breed 3-5 times per year, whereas captive Phodopus campbelli breed year-round. Breeding season The breeding of the Campbell’s Hamster varies by geographic location. Breeding begins in April and May, in the Tuva and Transbaikalia regions of Mongolia, respectively, and ends in late September or early October. Range number of offspring 1 to 12 Average number of offspring 8.2 Range gestation period 13.5 to 22 days |
Average gestation period
17.5 days Average weaning age 17 days Average time to independence 23 days Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (female) 48 days Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (male) 23 days |