Amur Hedgehog vs

Erinaceus amurensis compared with Ochrolechia subviridis

Key Differences

• Amur Hedgehog is Least Concern while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amur Hedgehog
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family	Erinaceidae	Ochrolechiaceae
Genus	Erinaceus	Ochrolechia
Species	Erinaceus amurensis	Ochrolechia subviridis

Conservation Status

Amur Hedgehog

LC — Least Concern

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amur Hedgehog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amur Hedgehog

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Japan.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Amur Hedgehog

The Amur Hedgehog (Erinaceus amurensis) is a species in the genus Erinaceus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ochrolechia subviridis is a crustose lichen forming thick, greenish-grey to whitish patches on siliceous rocks and tree bark in oceanic and montane habitats. It produces disc-shaped apothecia with a pale, pruinose surface and contains usnic acid compounds. Its Vulnerable status reflects sensitivity to habitat changes and atmospheric pollution in its restricted range.