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{{Short description|Species of rodent}}
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{{Taxobox
{{Speciesbox
| name = Anderson's gerbil
| name = Anderson's gerbil
| image =
| image =
| image_caption =
| status = LC
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| status_system = IUCN3.1
| regnum = [[Animalia]]
| status_ref = <ref name=iucn>{{cite iucn |author=Granjon, L. |year=2016 |title=''Gerbillus andersoni'' |page=e.T9105A22465232 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T9105A22465232.en |access-date=11 November 2021}}</ref>
| phylum = [[Chordata]]
| classis = [[Mammalia]]
| genus = Gerbillus
| ordo = [[Rodent]]ia
| species = andersoni
| authority = [[William Edward de Winton|de Winton]], 1902
| familia = [[Muridae]]
| synonyms = *''Gerbillus allenbyi'' {{small|[[Oldfield Thomas|Thomas]], 1918}}
| genus = ''[[Gerbillus]]''
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*''Gerbillus bonhotei'' {{small|Thomas, 1919}}
| species = '''''G. andersoni'''''
| binomial = ''Gerbillus andersoni''
*''Gerbillus eatoni'' {{small|Thomas, 1902}}
*''Gerbillus inflatus'' {{small|Ranck, 1968}}<ref name=iucn/>
| binomial_authority = [[de Winton]], 1902
| synonyms_ref = <ref name=syn>{{ITIS |id=632919#null |taxon=Gerbillus andersoni |access-date=2020-04-23}}</ref>
| status = lc
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| status_system = IUCN2.3
| subphylum = [[Vertebrata]]
| subfamilia = [[Gerbillinae]]
| synonyms =
'''''allenbyi''''' Thomas, 1918<br>
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'''''bonhotei''''' Thomas, 1919
| trend = unknown
}}
}}


'''Anderson's gerbil''', '''''Gerbillus andersoni''''' is a species of [[gerbil]]s distributed from [[Tunisia]] to [[Israel]]. Their habitats and diets are similar to other gerbils. The gestation period is 20–22 days and the average litter size is four or five. IUCN lists the junior synonym ''Gerbillus allenbyi'' as vulnerable.
'''Anderson's gerbil''' ('''''Gerbillus andersoni''''') is a species of [[rodent]] distributed from [[Tunisia]] to [[Israel]]. Their habitats and diets are similar to other gerbils. The gestation period is 20–22 days and the average litter size is four or five. The IUCN formerly listed the junior synonym ''Gerbillus allenbyi'' as vulnerable.{{cn|date=November 2023}}


== Physical Description ==
== Physical description ==
Anderson's gerbil is a medium-sized rodent with a tail that is long compared to the rest of the it's body. This rodent has dense fur with a tan color along with some reddish tint on the upper part of the body with a white underbelly. The ears of the gerbil are very large with a dark fur color. The ears of this animal is distinctive in that it does not have the white patch behind the ear as others of the genus Gerbillus. Typical of the species in Gerbillus, Anderson's gerbil has large eyes with a black ring around them. There is a distinct white patch that appears above each of the eyes. The gerbil has long hind limbs while the front limbs are shorter. The length Anderson's gerbil is estimated between 19–27&nbsp;cm. The tail length can vary from 11–15&nbsp;cm. The mammal can weigh from 15.9-38.4 grams.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arkive.org/andersons-gerbil/gerbillus-andersoni/|title=Anderson's Gerbil|last=Muir|first=Lucie|date=November 30, 2016|website=Wildscreen Arkive|publisher=Wildscreen|access-date=November 30, 2016}}</ref>
Anderson's gerbil is a medium-sized rodent with a tail that is long compared to the rest of its body. This rodent has dense fur with a tan color along with some reddish tint on the upper part of the body with a white underbelly. The ears of the gerbil are very large with a dark fur color. The ears of this animal is distinctive in that it does not have the white patch behind the ear as others of the genus ''Gerbillus''. Typical of the species in ''Gerbillus'', Anderson's gerbil has large eyes with a black ring around them. There is a distinct white patch that appears above each of the eyes. The gerbil has long hind limbs while the front limbs are shorter. The length of Anderson's gerbil is estimated from {{cvt|19|to|27|cm}}. The tail length can vary from {{cvt|11|to|15|cm}}. The mammal can weigh from {{convert|15.9|to|38.4|g}}.<ref name=arkive>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arkive.org/andersons-gerbil/gerbillus-andersoni/|title=Anderson's Gerbil|last=Muir|first=Lucie|date=30 November 2016|website=Wildscreen Arkive|publisher=Wildscreen|access-date=30 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201145422/http://www.arkive.org/andersons-gerbil/gerbillus-andersoni/|archive-date=1 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Habitat and Distribution ==
== Habitat and distribution ==
The Anderson's gerbil usually occupy sandy dunes of deserts. The gerbil species has even been found in some solidified coastal dunes. This fact leads to say that the Anderson's gerbil is primarily found in sandy dunes along coastal regions of its distribution range. This animal can be found inland and tends to live in sandy areas of valleys or very dry areas along with being found living on mountainsides.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arkive.org/andersons-gerbil/gerbillus-andersoni/|title=Anderson's Gerbil|last=Muir|first=Lucie|date=2008|website=Wildscreen Arkive|publisher=Wildscreen|access-date=December 3, 2016}}</ref> The distribution of the Anderson's gerbil has been noted to be in coastal plains of North Africa and in the Middle East. In these countries, the animal ranges from Tunisia and northern Libya to Egypt, Israel, and southwestern Jordan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/full/9105/0|title=Gerbillus andersoni|last=Granjon|first=L|date=2008|website=iuncredlist.org|publisher=|access-date=December 3, 2016}}</ref>
Anderson's gerbil usually occupies sandy dunes of deserts and is primarily found in sandy, often solidified, dunes along the coastal regions of its distribution range. This animal can also be found inland and tends to live in sandy areas of valleys or very dry areas, along with mountainsides.<ref name=arkive/> Anderson's gerbil inhabits coastal plains of North Africa and the Middle East, from Tunisia and northern Libya to Egypt, Israel, and southwestern Jordan.<ref name=iucn/>


== Biology and Reproduction ==
== Biology and reproduction ==
Like all other species in the genus Gerbillus, the Anderson's gerbil is a burrowing rodent. The evidence for this mammal tends to suggest that it has a nomadic lifestyle considering that the warrens that it builds it not as complex as other genera of gerbils. However, the species sometimes live in groups when they are in a favorable habitat that is suitable for the living conditions of a group. This particular species of gerbil have been found to occupy a small home range typically from 32 to 34 square meters. This species of gerbil has been documented to be nocturnal. These gerbil are seed-eating gerbils and feed on the particular seeds of the common evergreen Thymelea hirsuta. The breeding season fro the Anderson's gerbil has been recorded to occur during late winter and early spring. Their breeding season coincides with the seed shedding of the Thymela hirsuta. Both genders of the species are active for reproductive purposes only once per year. The gestation period for the females is from 20 to 22 days. The females usually give birth to a liter of three to seven offspring. Anderson's gerbil has been said to be able to reproduce the breeding the year after it is born.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arkive.org/andersons-gerbil/gerbillus-andersoni/|title=Anderson's Gerbil|last=Muir|first=Lucie|date=2008|website=www.arkive.org|publisher=Wildscreen|access-date=December 3, 2016}}</ref>
Like all other species in the genus ''Gerbillus'', Anderson's gerbil is a burrowing rodent. The evidence for this mammal tends to suggest that it has a nomadic lifestyle considering that the warrens that it builds are not as complex as other genera of gerbils. However, the species sometimes live in groups when they are in a favorable habitat. They occupy a small home range of typically from {{cvt|32|to|34|m2}}, and are nocturnal. They are seed-eating gerbils and feed on the seeds of the common evergreen ''[[Thymelaea hirsuta]]''. The breeding season occurs during late winter and early spring, coinciding with the seed shedding of this plant. Both genders of the species are active for reproductive purposes only once per year. The gestation period is from 20 to 22 days, and litters consist of three to seven offspring. They are sexually mature in their first year after birth.<ref name=arkive/>


== Threats ==
== Threats ==
This species of gerbil is not technically a threatened species. Under the IUCN redlist, the animal is listed as of least concern and the only threat to this animal mentioned is that overgrazing could be a problem in some parts of the home range of the gerbil.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/9105/0|title=Gerbillus anderson i(Anderson's gerbil)|last=Granjon|first=L.|date=2008|website=www.iuncredlist.org|publisher=|access-date=December 7, 2016}}</ref>
This species of gerbil is not technically a threatened species. Under the IUCN redlist, the animal is listed as of least concern and the only threat to this animal mentioned is that [[overgrazing]] could be a problem in some parts of the home range of the gerbil.<ref name=iucn/>


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
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* Skinner, J.D. and Chimimba, C.T. (2005) ''The Mammals of the Southern African Subregion''. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
* {{IUCN2006|assessor=Baillie|year=1996|id=9103|title=Gerbillus allenbyi|downloaded=11 May 2006}} Listed as Vulnerable (VU B1+2c v2.3)
*{{citeq|Q104027630}}
* {{IUCN2006|assessor=Baillie|year=1996|id=9105|title=Gerbillus andersoni|downloaded=8 May 2006}}Skinner, J.D. and Chimimba, C.T. (2005) ''The Mammals of the Southern African Subregion''. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

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* Skinner, J.D. and Chimimba, C.T. (2005) The Mammals of the Southern African Subregion. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
{{Gerbillinae|G1.}}
{{Gerbillinae|G1.}}


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[[Category:Gerbils]]

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[[Category:Gerbillus]]
[[Category:Rodents of North Africa]]
[[Category:Rodents of North Africa]]
[[Category:Mammals of Asia]]
[[Category:Rodents of Asia]]
[[Category:Animals described in 1902]]
[[Category:Mammals described in 1902]]
[[Category:Taxa named by William Edward de Winton]]

Latest revision as of 13:54, 29 November 2023

Anderson's gerbil
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Genus: Gerbillus
Species:
G. andersoni
Binomial name
Gerbillus andersoni
de Winton, 1902
Synonyms[2]
  • Gerbillus allenbyi Thomas, 1918
  • Gerbillus bonhotei Thomas, 1919
  • Gerbillus eatoni Thomas, 1902
  • Gerbillus inflatus Ranck, 1968[1]

Anderson's gerbil (Gerbillus andersoni) is a species of rodent distributed from Tunisia to Israel. Their habitats and diets are similar to other gerbils. The gestation period is 20–22 days and the average litter size is four or five. The IUCN formerly listed the junior synonym Gerbillus allenbyi as vulnerable.[citation needed]

Physical description[edit]

Anderson's gerbil is a medium-sized rodent with a tail that is long compared to the rest of its body. This rodent has dense fur with a tan color along with some reddish tint on the upper part of the body with a white underbelly. The ears of the gerbil are very large with a dark fur color. The ears of this animal is distinctive in that it does not have the white patch behind the ear as others of the genus Gerbillus. Typical of the species in Gerbillus, Anderson's gerbil has large eyes with a black ring around them. There is a distinct white patch that appears above each of the eyes. The gerbil has long hind limbs while the front limbs are shorter. The length of Anderson's gerbil is estimated from 19 to 27 cm (7.5 to 10.6 in). The tail length can vary from 11 to 15 cm (4.3 to 5.9 in). The mammal can weigh from 15.9 to 38.4 grams (0.56 to 1.35 oz).[3]

Habitat and distribution[edit]

Anderson's gerbil usually occupies sandy dunes of deserts and is primarily found in sandy, often solidified, dunes along the coastal regions of its distribution range. This animal can also be found inland and tends to live in sandy areas of valleys or very dry areas, along with mountainsides.[3] Anderson's gerbil inhabits coastal plains of North Africa and the Middle East, from Tunisia and northern Libya to Egypt, Israel, and southwestern Jordan.[1]

Biology and reproduction[edit]

Like all other species in the genus Gerbillus, Anderson's gerbil is a burrowing rodent. The evidence for this mammal tends to suggest that it has a nomadic lifestyle considering that the warrens that it builds are not as complex as other genera of gerbils. However, the species sometimes live in groups when they are in a favorable habitat. They occupy a small home range of typically from 32 to 34 m2 (340 to 370 sq ft), and are nocturnal. They are seed-eating gerbils and feed on the seeds of the common evergreen Thymelaea hirsuta. The breeding season occurs during late winter and early spring, coinciding with the seed shedding of this plant. Both genders of the species are active for reproductive purposes only once per year. The gestation period is from 20 to 22 days, and litters consist of three to seven offspring. They are sexually mature in their first year after birth.[3]

Threats[edit]

This species of gerbil is not technically a threatened species. Under the IUCN redlist, the animal is listed as of least concern and the only threat to this animal mentioned is that overgrazing could be a problem in some parts of the home range of the gerbil.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Granjon, L. (2016). "Gerbillus andersoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T9105A22465232. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T9105A22465232.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Gerbillus andersoni". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Muir, Lucie (30 November 2016). "Anderson's Gerbil". Wildscreen Arkive. Wildscreen. Archived from the original on 1 December 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
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