Four-toed jerboa
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| Allactaga tetradactyla Lichtenstein, 1823 |
The Four-toed Jerboa (Allactaga tetradactyla) is a small jumping desert rodent. This species of jerboa is endangered and lives in coastal salt marshes, and dry and clay deserts. It has long hind legs, short front legs, and long ears about the length of its head. Its fur is the color of the sand it burrows in, with a white underbelly.
[edit] References
- Aulagnier (2004). Allactaga tetradactyla. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is listed as data deficient
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