The Indian desert jird is found in southeastern Iran and Pakistan to northwestern India.

[2] The Indian desert jird has a grey-brown coat with yellowish-grey belly.

The distinguishing characteristics include short ears, long black claws and orange incisors.

Jirds inhabit desert and barren areas preferring firm soil.

In addition, the Indian desert jird is diurnal, in comparison to the three common gerbil species found in India which are nocturnal.