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Great Gerbil

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Great Gerbil

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Also known as Rhombomys opimus

species of large gerbil

Species

Least Concern

Great Gerbil

species

Observations333

Maximum longevity: 4.5 years (captivity) Observations: In the wild, it has been estimated that these animals live up to 4 years (http://www.demogr.mpg.de/longevityrecords). One wild born specimen was 4-5 years old when it died in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Rhombomys
Image
Rhombomys opimus 1.jpg
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taxon rank
species
IUCN conservation status
Least Concern
Commons category
Rhombomys opimus
taxon name
Rhombomys opimus
taxon common name
大沙鼠
longest observed lifespan
4.5
habitat
shrubland
short name
R. opimus
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