• Source: Pale gerbil

The pale gerbil (Gerbillus perpallidus) is endemic to Egypt and is distributed mainly in the northwestern part of the country. It is also known as the pallid gerbil. The pale gerbil has pale orange fur, with white underparts, white forelimbs and white feet. The ears are unpigmented and the soles of the feet are haired, which is a characteristic of sand-dwelling gerbils.
It averages 22 to 27 cm in length, and weights 26-49 g.




As pets


The pale or pallid gerbil, usually shortened to pallid by enthusiasts, is recommended as a good second species for those with experience of keeping Mongolian jirds (gerbils).




References



Aulagnier, S.; Schlitter, D.; Granjon, L. (2008). "Gerbillus perpallidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T9140A12964460. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T9140A12964460.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of least concern




External links


e-Gerbil

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Pale gerbil
• Gerbillinae
• Mongolian gerbil
• Gerbillus
• List of wild animals of Egypt
• Lesser Egyptian gerbil
• Fat-tailed gerbil
• Meriones (rodent)
• North Saharan steppe and woodlands
• List of rodents