Meriones vinogradovi — Details

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Overview

Distribution

Range Description

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Meriones vinogradovi has a limited range from Turkey through Syria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, through to Iran. In the Mediterranean region it is known from eastern Turkey (from Aralik and Dogubeyazit (Demirsoy et al. 2006)) and one record from Syria (A. Karatas unpublished data). Some existing records are problematic and the species' distribution needs to be clarified (B. Kryštufek pers. comm. 2007).
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
A variety of habitats are occupied by this social, burrowing jird, including semi desert, bare mountains and wastelands. It is diurnal in spring and winter becoming more nocturnal in summer. Diet consists of seeds and grasses. After a gestation period of 21-23 days, in captivity seven or eight young are born, females mature at three months and may produce up to five litters annually (Harrison and Bates 1991).

Systems
  • Terrestrial
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Life History and Behavior

Life Expectancy

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing

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Maximum longevity: 6.7 years (captivity)
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Molecular Biology and Genetics

Molecular Biology

Statistics of barcoding coverage: Meriones vinogradovi

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Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Species: 1
Species With Barcodes: 1

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Conservation

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List Assessment

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Red List Category
LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2008

Assessor/s
Kryštufek, B., Yigit, N. & Amori, G.

Reviewer/s
Amori, G. (Small Nonvolant Mammal Red List Authority) & Temple, H. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)

Justification
A fairly widespread species with no known major threats, hence is assessed as Least Concern.

History
  • 1996
    Lower Risk/least concern
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Population

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Population
In 1957, it was abundant in Syria and numerous in Nakhichevan Republic (Azerbaijan). Turkey population is seldom found with surveys.

Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats

Threats

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Major Threats
There are no known major threats to this species.
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
Found in many protected areas.
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Wikipedia

Vinogradov's Jird

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Vinogradov's jird, Meriones vinogradovi, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Syria, and Turkey.

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