The Indian gerbil (Tatera indica) also known as antelope rat, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.

It is found in western and southern Asia, from Syria east through to Bangladesh.

Dorsal surface including entire head is light brown or light brown with rusty wash. Underparts are white.

Tail fully furred, dark blackish brown with grayish sides and prominent black tuft on tip.

Known to eat grains, seeds, plants, roots, insects, reptiles and even small birds and mammals it can catch.