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| authority = [[Henry W Setzer|Setzer]], 1958 |
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The '''pale gerbil''' '' |
The '''pale gerbil''' ('''''Gerbillus perpallidus''''') is [[Endemism|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.<ref name=ARKive>[http://www.arkive.org/pale-gerbil/gerbillus-perpallidus/ ''Gerbillus perpallidus''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203010318/http://www.arkive.org/pale-gerbil/gerbillus-perpallidus/ |date=2013-12-03 }} ARKive</ref> |
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It averages 22 to 27 cm in length, and weights 26-49 g.<ref name=ARKive/> |
It averages 22 to 27 cm in length, and weights 26-49 g.<ref name=ARKive/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* {{cite iucn |author=Aulagnier, S. |author2=Schlitter, D. |author3=Granjon, L. |date=2008 |title=''Gerbillus perpallidus'' |volume=2008 |page=e.T9140A12964460 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T9140A12964460.en |access-date=12 November 2021}} Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of least concern |
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Latest revision as of 12:05, 21 March 2023
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Gerbillus |
| Species: | G. perpallidus
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| Gerbillus perpallidus Setzer, 1958
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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.[2]
It averages 22 to 27 cm in length, and weights 26-49 g.[2]
As pets
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Gerbillus perpallidus Archived 2013-12-03 at the Wayback Machine ARKive
- 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