Kingdom Animalia Family Muridae Tribe Gerbillini Scientific name Microdillus peeli Rank Species | Class Mammalia Subfamily Gerbillinae Subtribe Gerbillina Phylum Chordata Order Rodent | |
Similar Gerbillurus, Taterillus, Rodent, Gerbilliscus, Cape short‑ear | ||
The Somali pygmy gerbil (Microdillus peeli) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is the only species in the genus Microdillus. It is found only in Somalia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
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