ARKive - Wagner’s gerbil - Gerbillus dasyurus- Related species

Species related to the Wagner’s gerbil (Gerbillus dasyurus)

Cheesman’s gerbil (Gerbillus cheesmani)
A medium-sized gerbil, Cheesman’s gerbil (Gerbillus cheesmani) is named after the military officer, explorer and ornithologist Colonel... More 2 Images 0 videos
Pygmy gerbil (Gerbillus henleyi)
The pygmy gerbil is, as its name implies, the smallest Gerbillus species with a total length of just ten centimetres. Being a ‘naked-soled... More 1 Image 0 videos
Arabian spiny mouse (Acomys dimidiatus)
Named for the fur on its back which, when stroked against the direction of the hair follicles, becomes coarse and spine-like, the Arabian... More 10 Images 1 Video
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mountain gazelle (Gazella gazella)
Of all Gazella species, the mountain gazelle is the most slender built with relatively the longest neck and legs. The coat is fawn to... More 20 Images 1 Video
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
Lataste’s gerbil (Gerbillus latastei)
Information on Lataste’s gerbil is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Greater Egyptian gerbil (Gerbillus pyramidum)
The largest gerbil in Egypt, the greater Egyptian gerbil has orange-brown to tawny-grey fur on its upperparts, often with a darker stripe... More 1 Image 0 videos
Lesser Egyptian gerbil (Gerbillus gerbillus)
The lesser Egyptian gerbil is the smallest and one of the most widespread Gerbillus species in Egypt. The fur on its back is dappled yellow... More 1 Image 0 videos
Pleasant gerbil (Gerbillus amoenus)
The pleasant gerbil, also known as the charming dipodil, has short, brown fur on the upperparts of the body, blending into yellow on the... More 1 Image 0 videos
Hemprich’s long-eared bat (Otonycteris hemprichii)
A relatively widespread species, Hemprich’s long-eared bat has thick, soft fur measuring up to 11 millimetres in length, which varies from... More 3 Images 0 videos
Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 Videos
Rock hyrax (Procavia capensis)
The rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) is a small, tailless mammal which superficially may resemble a guinea pig, but is actually more closely... More 23 Images 5 Videos
Goitered gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa)
This gazelle receives its common name due to the goitre-like swelling on the throat, which is an enlarged cartilaginous cylinder that is... More 31 Images 3 Videos
Fat sand rat (Psammomys obesus)
The appropriately named fat sand rat is a heavy-built, gerbil-like rodent, native to desert regions. It typically has dark reddish-brown fur... More 2 Images 0 videos
Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Information on the wild boar is currently being researched and written is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 55 Images 0 videos
Asiatic wild ass (Equus hemionus)
The Asiatic wild ass is the most horse-like of all the species of ass. The general colour of its coat varies with the seasons, appearing... More 65 Images 18 Videos
Geoffroy's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus clivosus)
Geoffroy's horseshoe bat is a medium-sized bat with soft, fluffy, greyish-white fur and some slightly brown areas around the face. Horseshoe... More 1 Image 0 videos
Dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas)
The Dorcas gazelle is generally similar in appearance to the closely related Gazella gazella, but they are smaller, have longer ears and... More 28 Images 5 Videos
Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus)
Like other dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, the abdomen of the male Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus) has a characteristically... More 10 Images 0 videos
Lesser mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma hardwickii)
The lesser mouse-tailed bat is, as its name suggests, a fairly small bat with a very long, mouse-like tail. In fact, it has one of the... More 3 Images 0 videos
Fat-tailed gerbil (Pachyuromys duprasi)
The fat-tailed gerbil takes its name from its thick, club-shaped tail, which, at around six centimetres, is considerably shorter than that... More 2 Images 0 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
Egyptian tomb bat (Taphozous perforatus)
The Egyptian tomb bat is a fairly small bat, with fine, silky fur that is a mixture of dark brown and charcoal grey on the back, creamy grey... More 1 Image 0 videos
Egyptian blind mole rat (Spalax aegyptiacus)
The Egyptian blind mole rat is a rodent that is superbly adapted to life underground. Its barrel-shaped body, short legs, and lack of an... More 1 Image 1 Video

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