Hoogstraal's gerbil explained

Hoogstraal's gerbil (Gerbillus hoogstraali) is distributed mainly in southwestern Morocco. There are thought to be less than 250 individuals in existence.

The specific epithet honors American entomologist and parasitologist Harry Hoogstraal.

References

• Aulagnier, S. . Kennerley, R. . 2018 . Gerbillus hoogstraali . 2018 . e.T9129A111767935 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T9129A111767935.en . 12 November 2021. — Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is near threatened