Cheesman's Gerbil

Gerbillus cheesmani

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Cheesman's gerbil is a small rodent in the subfamily Gerbillinae of the family Muridae. It is distributed mainly in Arabian Peninsula to southwestern Iran. It has orange-brown fur, white underparts, large eyes and a very long tail.

Fun Fact

It is distributed mainly in Arabian Peninsula to southwestern Iran.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East.

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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