Moroccan Jird

Meriones grandis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Moroccan jird is a species of rodent from the family Muridae. The species was first described by Ángel Cabrera in 1907. It is endemic to Morocco, northern Algeria, and Tunisia. It had been included as part of Shaw's jird, but was considered in 2000 to be a separate species.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to Morocco, northern Algeria, and Tunisia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Morocco, northern Algeria, and Tunisia.

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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