The pale gerbil ''(Gerbillus perpallidus)'' is
endemic
Endemism is the state of a species being found in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found else ...
to Egypt and is distributed mainly in the northwestern part of the country. It is also known as the pallid gerbil. The pale gerbil has pale orange fur, with white underparts, white forelimbs and white feet. The ears are unpigmented and the soles of the feet are haired, which is a characteristic of sand-dwelling gerbils.
[''Gerbillus perpallidus'']
ARKive
It averages 22 to 27 cm in length, and weights 26-49 g.
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As pets
The pale or pallid gerbil, usually shortened to pallid by enthusiasts, is recommended as a good second species for those with experience of keeping Mongolian jirds (gerbils).
References
* Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of least concern
External links
e-Gerbil
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Gerbillus
Rodents of North Africa
Endemic fauna of Egypt
Mammals described in 1958