Bushy-tailed Jird

Sekeetamys calurus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The bushy-tailed jird or bushy-tailed dipodil is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is the only species in the genus Sekeetamys. It is found in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan. Its natural habitat is rocky areas.

Fun Fact

This bushy tail is unique among small rodents in Egypt except for the Asian garden dormouse (Eliomys melanurus).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range northwards in Israel; whereas its northern limit used to be the Tze'elim Stream near Masada in southern Israel, it now occurs at Ein Gedi, west of the Dead Sea.

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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