The sand gerbil (Gerbillus syrticus) is distributed mainly in northeastern Libya. Less than 250 individuals are thought to be left in existence. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the pygmy gerbil.

• Schlitter & Granjon (2004). "Gerbillus syrticus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004. Retrieved 12 May 2006.{{cite iucn}}: old-form url (help) Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is listed as data deficient