Cushioned Gerbil

Cushioned GerbilA gerbil recorded in Ethiopia's Lower Omo Valley. It has fawn-colored upperparts, furred soles, and a tuft at the end of its tail.What does it look like?The original description reports fawn upperparts, darker rump and thighs, a white underside, densely furred soles, and a tufted tail.How does it live?A gerbil recorded in Ethiopia's Lower Omo Valley. It has fawn-colored upperparts, furred soles, and a tuft at the end of its tail.On the Lower Omo plateau, the survey recorded it on lighter, sandier soils than the local Taterillus and Tatera species.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.