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Greater Egyptian gerbil
Adult weight : 0.037 kg (0.0814 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 8 years
Female maturity :74 days
Male maturity : 73 days
Gestation : 21 days
Weaning : 21 days
Litter size : 3
Litters per year : 5
Weight at birth : 0.003 kg (0.0066 lbs)
Weight at weaning : 0.011 kg (0.0242 lbs)
Body mass : 0.109 kg (0.2398 lbs)
Temperature : 35.85 °C (96.53 °F)
Greater Egyptian gerbil
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Gerbillinae
Species : Gerbillus pyramidum
The Greater egyptian gerbil is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the greater Egyptian gerbil
A young / baby of a greater Egyptian gerbil is called a 'pup'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A greater Egyptian gerbil group is called a 'horde'.
Facts about the greater Egyptian gerbil
While most common in Egypt and Siani, the Greater Egyptian Gerbil is found throughout North Africa and the Middle East. (Full text)
While most common in Egypt and Siani, the Greater Egyptian Gerbil is found throughout North Africa and the . (Full text)
1. Gerbillus, genus Gerbillus -- (type genus of the Gerbillinae: typical gerbils)Gerbillus
genus Gerbillus
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