ARKive - Arabian spiny mouse - Acomys dimidiatus- species related by location

Species that have a similar geographic range to the Arabian spiny mouse (Acomys dimidiatus)

Botta’s serotine (Eptesicus bottae)
Named after the man who first discovered the species, Botta’s serotine is a small bat with short, white fur on the underside and browner... More 4 Images 0 videos
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Kuhl’s pipistrelle (Pipistrellus kuhlii)
Kuhl’s pipistrelle is a small bat with a long tail, a well-developed interfemoral (tail) membrane, and a knife-shaped tragus in front of the... More 4 Images 0 videos
Naked-rumped tomb bat (Taphozous nudiventris)
One of the most striking features of this insect-eating bat is the lack of fur on its front and lower back. This characteristic lends the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail... More 34 Images 0 videos
Striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena)
Like other hyaenas, the striped hyaena is dog-like in appearance, with powerful forequarters and a back that slopes down towards the tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus)
Originally described from a specimen from the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Egyptian fruit bat is a relatively large, robust bat with... More 14 Images 1 Video
Rüeppell’s fox (Vulpes rueppelli)
Rüppell’s fox is one of the smallest and most elusive members of the Vulpes genus. Even though this fox is much smaller than the red fox (... More 5 Images 1 Video
Caracal (Caracal caracal)
The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a slender, graceful cat with a short, dense coat and distinctive, long, black-tufted ears. The body colour... More 34 Images 5 Videos
False killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens)
Despite its name, the false killer whale is not a close relative of the killer whale (Orcinus orca), and, in fact, any resemblance between... More 16 Images 0 videos
Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens)
Information on the wandering glider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
House mouse (Mus musculus)
The house mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most widely distributed and successful mammals in the world. It has dull greyish-brown fur... More 18 Images 8 Videos
Vagrant emperor (Anax ephippiger)
Information on the vagrant emperor is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Wildcat (Felis silvestris)
The wild ancestor of the domestic cat, the wildcat (Felis silvestris) bears a striking resemblance to its tame relatives. In fact... More 59 Images 12 Videos
Honey badger (Mellivora capensis)
A stocky, robust and rather ferocious animal, the honey badger, which is the only species within the Mellivora genus, has very distinct... More 20 Images 0 videos
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth... More 81 Images 4 Videos
Sundevall’s jird (Meriones crassus)
Similar in appearance to the gerbils to which it is related, Sundevall’s jird is a relatively small but robust rodent with soft, fine fur, a... More 1 Image 3 Videos
Trident leaf-nosed bat (Asellia tridens)
The trident leaf-nosed bat is named after its distinctive nose-leaf, a fleshy structure surrounding the nose, common to many bats, which on... More 3 Images 0 videos
Sand cat (Felis margarita)
The smallest cat species in Arabia, the sand cat (Felis margarita) is well adapted to its arid desert habitat, obtaining all the water it... More 19 Images 2 Videos
Orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides)
A rather large, robust marine fish, the orange-spotted grouper has an elongated body which is tan above, shading to whitish below. The head... More 2 Images 2 Videos
Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus)
One of the most enigmatic cetaceans, this little-known dolphin has an unusual appearance. Unlike many other dolphins, Risso’s dolphin lacks... More 19 Images 1 Video
Yellowfin hind (Cephalopholis hemistiktos)
One of the most abundant Cephalopholis species in parts of its range, the yellowfin hind is a moderately sized, relatively robust reef fish... More 2 Images 0 videos
Head coral (Favia favus)
Information on Favia favus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Small knob coral (Plesiastrea versipora)
One of just two species in its genus, Plesiastrea versipora forms large colonies, which can measure several metres in diameter at high... More 5 Images 0 videos
Pavona coral (Pavona cactus)
Pavona cactus is a scleractinian coral, meaning that it is a ‘hard’ coral with a limestone skeleton. It is pale brown or greenish-brown in... More 3 Images 1 Video
Greater mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum)
One of the few bats in the world to have a tail as long as the head and body combined, the greater mouse-tailed bat has soft, greyish-brown... More 1 Image 0 videos
Savi’s pygmy shrew (Suncus etruscus)
The smallest land mammal in the world, Savi’s pygmy shrew has greyish-brown, velvety fur tinged with red on the upper side of its body, and... More 5 Images 1 Video
Lesser valley coral (Platygyra lamellina)
Typically forming large, dome-shaped or plate-like structures up to a metre or more in diameter, the colonies of Platygyra lamellina are... More 3 Images 0 videos
Wagner’s gerbil (Gerbillus dasyurus)
Also known as Wagner's dipodil or the rough-tailed dipodil, Wagner’s gerbil is a medium-sized and slender rodent with a silky coat. The hair... More 1 Image 0 videos
Montipora coral (Montipora venosa)
Montipora venosa is a reef-building coral typical of reefs in the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans. Like other colony-forming corals... More 1 Image 0 videos

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