Long-eared Jerboa

Euchoreutes naso

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Dipodidae

About

The long-eared jerboa is a nocturnal mouse-like rodent with a long tail, long hind legs for jumping, and exceptionally large ears. It is distinct that authorities consider it to be the only member of both its genus, Euchoreutes, and subfamily, Euchoreutinae.

Fun Fact

It is distinct that authorities consider it to be the only member of both its genus, Euchoreutes, and subfamily, Euchoreutinae.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in are southernmost Mongolia to the Takla-Makan Desert, Mengxin, Aerijin Mountain, and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau regions of north western China.

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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