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Kemp's Gerbil

Gerbilliscus kempii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Muridae ›Genus: Gerbilliscus

About

Kemp's gerbil, Gerbilliscus kempi, is a species of gerbil found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, and possibly Liberia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, arable land, and pastureland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kemp's Gerbil?
The scientific name of Kemp's Gerbil is Gerbilliscus kempii.
What is the conservation status of Kemp's Gerbil?
The Kemp's Gerbil has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Kemp's Gerbil belong to?
Kemp's Gerbil belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Kemp's Gerbil belong to?
Kemp's Gerbil belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Kemp's Gerbil belong to?
Kemp's Gerbil belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Kemp's Gerbil belong to?
Kemp's Gerbil belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Kemp's Gerbil belong to?
Kemp's Gerbil belongs to the family Muridae.
What genus does Kemp's Gerbil belong to?
Kemp's Gerbil belongs to the genus Gerbilliscus.