Paeba Hairy-footed Gerbil
Gerbilliscus paeba
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
Paeba Hairy-footed Gerbil.
Gerbilliscus paeba
Category
mammals
Family
Muridae
Size
A robust current species-level adult size range was not resolved in the checked source set.
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding paeba hairy-footed gerbil in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Open sandy habitats in arid and semi-arid savanna, Nama-Karoo and Succulent Karoo landscapes.
Diet
Primarily granivorous, with seeds important year-round; field studies show more arthropods and mixed foods in summer and a stronger seed bias in winter.
Behaviour
When to look
Nocturnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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