Amur Hedgehog vs Spotted Thorius

Erinaceus amurensis compared with Thorius spilogaster

Key Differences

• Amur Hedgehog is Least Concern while Spotted Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amur Hedgehog	Spotted Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Erinaceidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Erinaceus	Thorius
Species	Erinaceus amurensis	Thorius spilogaster

Evolutionary Relationship

Amur Hedgehog and Spotted Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Amur Hedgehog

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amur Hedgehog	Spotted Thorius
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.

Spotted Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered 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.