The Indian gerbil (Tatera indica) also known as antelope rat, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Indian Gerbil being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Micaelamys namaquensis
- Dipodomys ordii
- Gerbilliscus afer
- Dipodomys ingens
- Dipodomys californicus
- Gerbillus cheesmani
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Rodentia
- Family
- Muridae
- Genus
- Tatera
- Species
- Tatera indica
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