Somali gerbil
| Somali gerbil | ||||||||||||
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| Microdillus | ||||||||||||
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| Microdillus peeli | ||||||||||||
| ( de Winton , 1898) |
The Somali gerbil ( Microdillus peeli ) is a rodent belonging to the subfamily gerbil and the only species in its genus . It is not identical to the Somali gerbil ( Ammodillus imbellis ).
description
This gerbil only reaches a head-trunk length of 6 to 8 cm and a tail length of 5.5 to 6 cm. Their fur is yellow-brown on top, their belly and limbs are whitish. A white spot behind each ear is characteristic. The soles of the feet are hairless.
The Somali pygmy gerbil is endemic to Somalia and may be found in neighboring states. It inhabits steppes , rocky areas and semi-deserts.
The search for food takes place at night. During the day the animals rest in underground burrows.
The IUCN lists the Somali gerbil as Least Concern .
literature
- Ronald M. Nowak: Walker's Mammals of the World. 2 volumes. 6th edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD et al. 1999, ISBN 0-8018-5789-9 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Don E. Wilson , DeeAnn M. Reeder (Ed.): Mammal Species of the World . A taxonomic and geographic Reference . 3. Edition. 2 volumes. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 (English, Microdillus peeli ).
- ^ A b c Ronald M. Nowak: Walker's Mammals of the World. Volume 2. 6th edition. 1999, p. 1448, Google books .
- ↑ a b Microdillus peeli in the Red List of Threatened Species of the IUCN 2011. Posted by: Schlitter, D. & Granjon, L., 2008. Retrieved September 1, 2012.