Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Psammomys Higher classification Psammomys | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Scientific name Psammomys vexillaris Rank Species | |
Similar Psammomys, Gerbil, Lesser short‑taile | ||
The thin sand rat, Psammomys vexillaris, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and intermittent saline lakes.
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