Lesser Egyptian Gerbil
Gerbillus gerbillus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
The lesser Egyptian gerbil is a small species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is native to North Africa and the Sinai Peninsula, where it lives in sandy habitats. It is a common species, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
m (15 ft) in length and up to 60 cm (2 ft) deep; this has branching passages and chambers for storing food and nesting materials.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to most of North Africa, its range extending from Morocco and Mauritania to Egypt, the Sinai Peninsula and southern Israel, and southward to northern Mali, northern Niger, northern Chad and Sudan.
Diet
Feed on any seeds it may find.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance