Atlas Gundi

Ctenodactylus gundi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Ctenodactylidae

About

The common gundi is a species of rodent in the family Ctenodactylidae. It is found in Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. The parasitic organism Toxoplasma gondii was first described in 1908 in Tunis by Charles Nicolle and Louis Manceaux within the tissues of the gundi.

Fun Fact

The common gundi grows to a length of between 16 and 20 cm (6.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in northern Africa on the south side of the Atlas Mountains at altitudes up to about 2,900 m (9,500 ft).

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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