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Pygmy Gerbil (Gerbillus henleyi)

Pygmy Gerbil

Gerbillus henleyi

About the Pygmy Gerbil

The pygmy gerbil, Gerbillus henleyi is distributed mainly in Algeria to Israel and the Arabian Peninsula. It is also known as Henley's gerbil or pygmy dipodil.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Pygmy Gerbil?

The scientific name of the Pygmy Gerbil is Gerbillus henleyi.

How many Pygmy Gerbil sightings have been recorded?

20 observations of the Pygmy Gerbil have been recorded on iNaturalist.

20 observations on iNaturalist
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