Mongolian gerbil lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan about 3 years
Mongolian gerbil live about 3 years on average. Below is a chart converting Mongolian gerbil age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
Mongolian gerbil age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Mongolian gerbil | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 6 mo | 25 | Adult |
| 1 yr | 37 | Adult |
| 1 yr 6 mo | 49 | Middle age |
| 2 yr | 60 | Senior |
| 2 yr 6 mo | 72 | Senior |
| 3 yr | 84 | Elderly |
| 3 yr 6 mo | 96 | Elderly |
Mongolian gerbil profile
| Classification | Mammalia > Rodentia > Muridae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Meriones unguiculatus |
| Adult weight | about 53 g |
| Age of maturity | 1 months |
| Gestation | about 25 days |
| Litter / clutch size | 5 |
| Longest recorded | 6.3 years (captivity) |
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How we convert ages: method.
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