The Kam dwarf hamster (Urocricetus kamensis) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.

The dorsal fur is dark greyish-brown, sometimes spotted or streaked with black, the underparts are greyish white and there is a wave-like transition where the two colours meet.

[3] The Kam dwarf hamster is endemic to western China where it is found in the Tibet Autonomous Region and the provinces of Qinghai, Gansu and Xinjiang.

It digs a simple burrow that may extend 50 cm (20 in) beneath the surface and which includes nesting areas and chambers to store food for use in winter.

[3] The Kam dwarf hamster has a limited range but is thought to have a large total population.