Tamarisk Jird

Meriones tamariscinus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The tamarisk jird or tamarisk gerbil is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It prefers habitats with grass or shrub cover.

Fun Fact

It prefers habitats with grass or shrub cover.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on plant sources such as young leaves, and require large amounts of water.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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