Mongolian gerbil
Meriones unguiculatus
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<speciesfyi-species slug="mongolian-gerbil"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(cordados)
Class
Mammalia
(mamíferos)
Order
Rodentia
(Roedores)
Family
Muridae
(Mice & Rats)
Genus
Meriones
Species
Meriones unguiculatus
(Mongolian gerbil)
Names in Other Languages
German
Mongolische Rennmaus
Russian
Mongol'Skaya Peschanka
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Mongolian gerbil?
The scientific name of Mongolian gerbil is Meriones unguiculatus. It belongs to the genus Meriones.
Where does Mongolian gerbil live?
Mongolian gerbil is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Mongolian gerbil belong to?
Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) belongs to the genus Meriones, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.
What kingdom does Mongolian gerbil belong to?
Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Mongolian gerbil?
The closest relatives of Mongolian gerbil in the genus Meriones include Cheng s Jird, Midday Jird, Tamarisk Jird, Dahl s Jird, Shaw s Jird.
Genus Meriones — 6 Species
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Cheng s Jird
Meriones chengi
Midday Jird
Meriones meridianus
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Mongolian gerbil
Meriones unguiculatus
Tamarisk Jird
Meriones tamariscinus
Dahl s Jird
Meriones dahli
Shaw s Jird
Meriones shawi
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