Namib Dune Gerbil

Gerbilliscus tytonis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The dune hairy-footed gerbil, or the Namib dune gerbil is a species of rodent found only in Namibia. Its natural habitat is temperate desert where it lives in loose sand among sand dunes, feeding opportunistically on arthropods, seeds and green vegetation.

Fun Fact

The dune hairy-footed gerbil is nocturnal and moves by leaping, being able to cover up to 41 cm (16 in) in a single jump.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the deserts of western Namibia, where it occurs in areas with high or low sand dunes, and in dune hummocks.

Diet

Diet includes arthropods and seeds, and green vegetation when available.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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