Highveld Gerbil
Gerbilliscus brantsii
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
The highveld gerbil is a species of rodent found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, temperate grassland, and temperate desert. This is a common species with a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as being of "least concern" as of 2008.
Fun Fact
Its natural habitats are dry savanna, temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, temperate grassland, and temperate desert.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to southern Africa.
Diet
Diet consists of plant material, including the green parts and roots, and a small proportion of insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance