Cape Gerbil
Gerbilliscus afer
Silhouette: T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyMuridae (Old World Mice and Rats)
- GenusGerbilliscus (Hairy-footed Gerbils)
- SpeciesGerbilliscus afer (Cape Gerbil)
1 Verified sightings at Table Mountain National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Cape Gerbil
The Cape gerbil (Gerbilliscus afer) is a species of rodent found only in South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and temperate desert. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cape Gerbil in Table Mountain National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.