Taterillus gracilis — Details

Slender Gerbil learn more about names for this taxon

Overview

Distribution

Range Description

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This species is widely distributed in West Africa. It ranges from Senegal in the west, eastwards to Niger, Nigeria and western Chad.
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
It is generally associated with consolidated soild substrates in the Sahel and Sudan savannas, from dry forest areas in the south to very arid areas in the north of its range.

Systems
  • Terrestrial
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Life History and Behavior

Life Expectancy

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing

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Observations: The longevity of these animals has not been studied in detail, but one specimen lived 3.5 years in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).
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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
Granjon, L.

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

Justification
Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, it occurs in a number of protected areas, has a tolerance of a degree of habitat modification, and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category.

History
  • 2004
    Least Concern
  • 1996
    Lower Risk/least concern
    (Baillie and Groombridge 1996)
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Population

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Population
This is a very common species that is sometimes considered to be a considerable agricultural pest species.

Population Trend
Stable
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Threats

Threats

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Major Threats
There appear to be no major threats to this species as a whole.
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
It has been recorded from a number of protected areas. No direct conservation measures are currently needed for this species as a whole.
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Wikipedia

Gracile Tateril

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The Gracile Tateril or Slender Gerbil (Taterillus gracilis) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Burkina Faso, Chad, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, and possibly Cameroon. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens.

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