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 — Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is near threatened Gerbillus Endemic fauna of Morocco Rodents of North Africa Mammals described in 1975 Vulnerable animals Vulnerable biota of Africa