Abstract
Twenty-two specimens of the Indian Gerbil (Tatera indica Hardwicke, 1807) were collected during January and February 2009 from northeastern Syria near the border with Turkey. The external and cranial morphology and biometric measurements are given. Skull, structure, phallus and baculum were found to be similar to those reported from southern Turkey. The cranial and dental measurements closely resembled those reported for the Turkish population, but were larger than in Iranian specimens. Ecological and biological aspects are discussed. The range of the Indian Gerbil in Syria is restricted to rivers and irrigated lands in the northeastern parts of the country.
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