Fat-tailed Gerbil
Pachyuromys duprasi
About the Fat-tailed Gerbil
Pachyuromys duprasi is a rodent belonging to subfamily Gerbillinae. It is the only member of the genus Pachyuromys. These rodents are the most docile species of the Gerbil subfamily. Often called the fat-tailed gerbil or duprasi gerbil. Other common English names: fat-tailed jird, fat-tailed rat, beer mat gerbil. Names in other languages: abu lya (أبو ليه) in Egyptian Arabic, and adhal alyan (عضل أليان) in Standard Arabic, souris à grosse queue (French), Fettschwanzrennmaus (German), fedthale mus...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Fat-tailed Gerbil?
The scientific name of the Fat-tailed Gerbil is Pachyuromys duprasi.
How many Fat-tailed Gerbil sightings have been recorded?
62 observations of the Fat-tailed Gerbil have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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