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MammalMAP:   765
Province:  
Country:   Botswana
Locus:   1922BB
Observer:   Kennedy David; Photographer Catriona Kennedy
Date of record:   2011-03-08
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   This little guy was running around the higher parts of the tent - both inside and outside - at 06h23, according to the camera time. Catriona (photographer) states that it was roughly hamster-sized. Unfortunately the tail is not visible, nor the details of the back. We would appreciate any insight as to what this might be.
Last updated:   2020-12-03 13:24:54
Sp. code:   218030
Species name:   Gerbilliscus leucogaster
Common name:   Bushveld Gerbil
Family:   Muridae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Mouse / Gerbil?? Need help here
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=MammalMAP-765
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 765 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Megan Loftie-Eaton
Comment:   maybe?
Date:   2011-09-19 08:21:20
Species name:   Gerbilliscus leucogaster -- Bushveld Gerbil
Species code:   218030

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