Sundevall's Jird

Meriones crassus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Sundevall's jird is a species of rodent in the family of Muridae. It is found in Afghanistan, Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Pakistan, Morocco, Niger, Palestine, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Western Sahara, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and possibly Mali. Its natural habitat is hot deserts.

Fun Fact

Sundevall's jird is a medium-sized gerbilline rodent with an average mass of about 100 g (3.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in dry habitats like deserts across northern Africa.

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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