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Some facts about the
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 . (Full text)
While most common in Egypt and Siani, the Greater Egyptian Gerbil is found throughout North Africa and the Middle East. (Full text)
1. Gerbillus, genus Gerbillus -- (type genus of the Gerbillinae: typical gerbils)Gerbillus
genus Gerbillus
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