Small Five-toed Jerboa
Scarturus elater
About the Small Five-toed Jerboa
The small five-toed jerboa (Scarturus elater) is a rodent of the family Dipodidae and genus Scarturus, that has five digits. They are hopping rodents of the rocky deserts in Asia. They have been found in Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan. They have long hind feet, short forelimbs, and walk upright. The jerboa body length ranges from 5–15 cm and has a tail ranging from 7–25 cm. They have large ears...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Small Five-toed Jerboa?
The scientific name of the Small Five-toed Jerboa is Scarturus elater.
How many Small Five-toed Jerboa sightings have been recorded?
63 observations of the Small Five-toed Jerboa have been recorded on iNaturalist.
