Four-toed Jerboa

Scarturus tetradactylus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Dipodidae

About

The four-toed jerboa is a rodent of the family Dipodidae and genus Scarturus that has four digits. Four-toed jerboas are native to Egypt and Libya. They live in coastal salt marshes and dry deserts.

Fun Fact

Four-toed jerboas are native to Egypt and Libya.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in coastal salt marshes and dry deserts.

Diet

Eats grass, leaves, and soft seeds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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