How difficult is it to keep Lesser Egyptian Jerboa?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Lesser Egyptian Jerboa?

The average lifespan of Lesser Egyptian Jerboa is 5-6 years in captivity. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Lesser Egyptian Jerboa get?

Lesser Egyptian Jerboa typically reaches 9.5-11cm body (tail 12.8-25cm) / 43-73g as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Lesser Egyptian Jerboa?

Lesser Egyptian Jerboa feeds on: Seeds, millet, dried grasses, a few insects. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Lesser Egyptian Jerboa?

The price of Lesser Egyptian Jerboa varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Lesser Egyptian Jerboa

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Jaculus jaculus

A desert jerboa that hops on long hind legs; body about 10 cm with a tail up to 25 cm. Strictly nocturnal and gets its water from food. Needs a tall, dry enclosure for jumping.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

18〜26℃

Lifespan

5-6 years in captivity

Size

9.5-11cm body (tail 12.8-25cm) / 43-73g

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Seeds, millet, dried grasses, a few insects

About

The lesser Egyptian jerboa (Jaculus jaculus) is a small member of the jerboa family found across the Sahara, parts of the Sahel and the Middle East. It hops like a kangaroo, covering up to 3 m in a bound and nearly 10 km in a night. Strictly nocturnal, it spends the day in a burrow dug in a counterclockwise spiral to about 1.2 m deep. It rarely drinks, obtaining water from seeds, succulent grasses, insects and desert truffles. Solitary in the wild, it breeds twice a year with litters of four to five. Keeping it requires a dry sand floor and a tall tank or cage that withstands jumping; it is intolerant of humidity and cold. It dislikes handling and suits experienced keepers who enjoy observation. IUCN Least Concern, not CITES-listed. Imports into Japan fall under the rodent notification system, limited to animals from facilities meeting MHLW storage-facility standards for rodents.

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Lifespan of the Lesser Egyptian Jerboa

The Lesser Egyptian Jerboa lives 5-6 years in captivity.

Wild lifespan is 3-4 years; 5-6.4 years is recorded in captivity.

Size of the Lesser Egyptian Jerboa

The Lesser Egyptian Jerboa grows to 9.5-11cm body (tail 12.8-25cm) / 43-73g.

Body length is 9.5-11 cm against a tail of 12.8-25 cm, hind feet 5-7.5 cm, weight 43-73 g.

Basic Info

Origin

Sahara Desert, Sahel and the Middle East

Lifespan

5-6 years in captivity

Care Specifications

Solitary

Sources: Animal Diversity Web Jaculus jaculus / Wikipedia (en) Lesser Egyptian jerboa

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Jaculus jaculus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Domestic law: Imports into Japan fall under the Infectious Diseases Control Act notification system for rodents; animals must come from facilities meeting MHLW storage standards for rodents, with an exporting-government health certificate.

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List Jaculus jaculus (LC) / MHLW Animal Import Notification System (Infectious Diseases Control Act) / MHLW list of animals outside the notification system (Rabies Prevention Act / Livestock Act) and import-prohibited animals

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.