Slender Gerbil

Taterillus gracilis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The gracile tateril or slender gerbil is a species of rodent found in Burkina Faso, Chad, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, and possibly Cameroon. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens. It is a common species, sometimes considered an agricultural pest, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Fun Fact

Its natural habitats are dry savanna, arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is dry savannah woodland and scrubland where the annual precipitation is at least 400 mm (16 in).

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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