Persian jird
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Gerbillinae
Species : Meriones persicus
Keywords: tail , brown , white
The Persian jird is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. 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
Some facts about the
Persian jird
Adult weight : 0.1 kg (0.22 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 6 years
Gestation : 26 days
Weaning : 19 days
Litter size : 4
Weight at birth : 0.005 kg (0.011 lbs)
Facts about the Persian jird
Lesser, greater and Mehely's horsechoe bats, lesser mouse-eared bat, Schreibers' bat, Tristram's and Persian jirds are abundant and stone marten is common there. (Full text)
A Persian Jird is similar to a large Mongolian Gerbil. (Full text)
Our Persian Jirds are actually litter trained and only use an old steel chin dust bath as a toilet - I just make sure it's changed regularly. (Full text)
Persian Jirds are nocturnal and h ave large eyes and ears that are very sensitive to noise. (Full text)
Persian jirds are very peaceful, fights almost never occur. (Full text)
The Persian jird is a rather big jird, about 130-168 millimeters, the tail ads another 145-188 mm. (Full text)
Persian Jirds are not shy of taking advantage of human habitation. (Full text)
The Persian Jird is large. (Full text)
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