East African Gerbil
Gerbilliscus vicinus
Silhouette: T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyMuridae (Old World Mice and Rats)
- GenusGerbilliscus (Hairy-footed Gerbils)
- SpeciesGerbilliscus vicinus (East African Gerbil)
2 Verified sightings at Tsavo East National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the East African Gerbil
Recent sightings of East African Gerbil in Tsavo East National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Tsavo East National Park
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Wilson's Spiny Mouse
Acomys wilsoni
LC
Nairobi Grass Rat
Arvicanthis nairobae
LC
Harrington's Gerbil
Taterillus emini
LC
Unstriped Ground Squirrel
Xerus rutilus
LC
Ochre Bush Squirrel
Paraxerus ochraceus
LC
Red Bush Squirrel
Paraxerus palliatus
LC
Naked Mole Rat
Heterocephalus glaber
LC
Crested Porcupine
Hystrix cristata
Zanj Sun Squirrel
Heliosciurus undulatus
LC
Woodland Dormouse
Graphiurus murinus
LC
Kellen's Dormouse
Graphiurus kelleni
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
More parks will be added in future updates.