Midday Jird

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (Mammals)

Order

Rodentia (Rodents)

Family

Muridae (Mice & Rats)

Genus

Meriones

Species

Meriones meridianus (Midday Jird)

Names in Other Languages

German Mittags-Rennmaus

Similar Species in Meriones

Cheng s Jird

Meriones chengi

Least Concern

Dahl s Jird

Meriones dahli

Critically Endangered

Mongolian gerbil

Meriones unguiculatus

Not Evaluated

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Shaw s Jird

Meriones shawi

Least Concern

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Tamarisk Jird

Meriones tamariscinus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Midday Jird?

The scientific name of Midday Jird is Meriones meridianus. It belongs to the genus Meriones.

What is the conservation status of Midday Jird?

Midday Jird (Meriones meridianus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Midday Jird belong to?

Midday Jird (Meriones meridianus) belongs to the genus Meriones, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.

Is Midday Jird endangered?

No, Midday Jird (Meriones meridianus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Midday Jird belong to?

Midday Jird (Meriones meridianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Midday Jird?

The closest relatives of Midday Jird in the genus Meriones include Cheng s Jird, Dahl s Jird, Mongolian gerbil, Shaw s Jird, Tamarisk Jird.