No. 330 Cricetus Phæus. — The Persian Hamster
Habitat.—Yarkand, Gilgit, Persia.
Description.—Cinereous above, white below; the colour varies from pure ashy grey to grey with an isabelline tinge.—Blanford.
Size.—Head and body, about 4 inches; tail, 1¼ inches.
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