Persian Jird

Meriones persicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Persian jird is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found in Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Turkmenistan.

Fun Fact

They can live to be six or seven years old.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat dry plant material and grains, with small insects as a supplement.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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