The pale gerbil, Gerbillus perpallidus is distributed mainly in northwestern Egypt. It is also known as the pallid gerbil. The pale gerbil has pale orange fur, with white underparts, white forelimbs and white feet. The ears are unpigmented and the soles of the feet are haired, which is characteristic of sand-dwelling gerbils.It averages 22 to 27 cm in length, and weights 26-49 g.