The Indian desert jird or Indian desert gerbil (Meriones hurrianae) is a species of jird found mainly in the Thar Desert in India. Jirds are closely related to gerbils. 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. They are not to be found in pure sand dunes or rocky outcrops. The Indian desert jird is diurnal. It is classified as  Least Concern by IUCN.