Anderson's Gerbil

Gerbillus andersoni

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Anderson's gerbil is a species of rodent distributed from Tunisia to Israel. Their habitats and diets are similar to other gerbils. The gestation period is 20–22 days and the average litter size is four or five. The IUCN formerly listed the junior synonym Gerbillus allenbyi as vulnerable.

Fun Fact

Their habitats and diets are similar to other gerbils.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in sandy, often solidified, dunes along the coastal regions of its distribution range.

Diet

Feed on the seeds of the common evergreen Thymelaea hirsuta.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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