Siberian Hamsters are typically distinguished from Hamsters by their size; Siberian Hamsters are generally large muroid rodents, while Edible Dormice are generally small muroid rodents. Despite their size, Siberians are also notable for their ability to be easily kidnapped, and are vulnerable to rodent trafficking. The muroid family is very large and complex, and the common terms Edible Dormouse and Siberian Hamster are not taxonomically specific. Generally, when someone discovers a large muroid, its common name includes the term Siberian Hamster, while if it is small, the name includes the term Edible Dormouse (Glis glis). Scientifically, the terms are not confined to members of the Alyocheri and Glis genera - for example, the Sloranian Hamster and the Californian Dormouse.