Campbell's dwarf hamster (Phodopus campbelli) is a species of hamster in the genus Phodopus. It is distinguished from the closely related Djungarian hamster as it has smaller ears and no dark fur on its crown. Campbell's dwarf hamster typically has a narrow dorsal stripe compared to the Djungarian hamster and grey fur on the stomach. It was given its common name is honour of W.C. Campbell, who collected the first type species in Mongolia on July 1, 1902. Campbell's dwarf hamster inhabits the deserts of Asia, the mountains of Tuva and the Hebei province in northeastern China.
In the wild, the breeding season for Campbell's dwarf hamster is different, depending on the location. For example, the breeding season begins towards the middle of April in Tuva and towards the end of April in Mongolia. However, in captivity, there is no fixed breeding season and they can breed frequently throughout the year. Females are usually sexually mature at two weeks of age and the gestation period is around 20 days. Campbell's dwarf hamster is crepuscular, along with all species of Phodopus and is active throughout the year.
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