Fat-tailed Gerbil Pachyuromys duprasi

The Fat-tailed Gerbil, also called the Duprasi, is native to deserts of the northern Sahara. The only member of its genus, its head/body length is around 10cm and fat, pink tail some 5cm.

Diet is mainly insects and other invertebrates, with a little plant matter. The tail is used to store fat.