Baluchistan Gerbil
Gerbillus nanus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
The Balochistan gerbil or dwarf gerbil, is distributed mainly from Morocco across north Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Middle East, and western Asia. This is a common species with a wide distribution which faces no obvious threats, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
This is a common species with a wide distribution which faces no obvious threats, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range includes the northwestern region of Africa to the north of the Sahara, from Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, and the Sahel to the south of the desert, from Mauritania to Mali, Niger and Chad.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance