Hotson's Five-toed Jerboa

Hotson's Five-toed JerboaThis jerboa occurs in arid regions. Its back is ochre-brown, its underside is white, and its ears are relatively long. Habitat use has been studied in arid steppe in central Iran.What does it look like?Long dorsal hairs have pale bases and black tips, giving the back an ochre-brown appearance. The underside is white, and the ears are relatively long.How does it live?This jerboa occurs in arid regions. Its back is ochre-brown, its underside is white, and its ears are relatively long. Habitat use has been studied in arid steppe in central Iran.A survey captured five animals in arid steppe near Chupanan in central Iran. The study reported that bare-soil cover and the presence of Hamada salicornica affected habitat use.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.