Algerian Gerbil

discussion

Discussion: Subgenus Hendecapleura. Most workers have included garamantis in G. nanus (e. g., Kowalski and Rzebik-Kowalska, 1991; Pavlinov et al., 1990; F. Petter, 1975 b; Qumsiyeh, 1996), but never with supporting evidence. Matthey (1954) recorded a 2 n = 54 for a sample without designated locality that was identified as garamantis. Lay (1983: 342) noted that 2 n = 52 is usually associated with G. nanus and that G. garamantis be recognized " provisionally pending confirmation and clarification of Matthey’s results. " The species was reviewed as a population of G. nanus by Kowalski and Rzebik-Kowalska (1991), who were uneasy with including garamantis in G. nanus and did not believe that the same species extended from Morocco to Pakistan. They also noted that garamantis would be the oldest name for North African populations if determined to be different from those in Asia. See account of G. nanus.

Order Rodentia - Family Muridae

discussion

COMMENTS: Most workers have included this taxon in G. nanus (e. g., Kowalski and RzebikKowalska, 1991), but never with supporting evidence, and Lay elaborated why it should be considered valid pending revision of the G. nanus group. The species (listed under G. nanus) was reviewed by Kowalski and Rzebik-Kowalska (1991).

Order Rodentia - Family Muridae

activity

Activity patterns. The Algerian Gerbil is probably nocturnal and terrestrial, digging burrows.

Muridae

biology_ecology

Movements, Home range and Social organization. No information.

Muridae