Amur Hedgehog vs Springtail

Erinaceus amurensis compared with Entomobrya multifasciata

Key Differences

• Amur Hedgehog is Least Concern while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amur Hedgehog	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Erinaceidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Erinaceus	Entomobrya
Species	Erinaceus amurensis	Entomobrya multifasciata

Evolutionary Relationship

Amur Hedgehog and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Amur Hedgehog

LC — Least Concern

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amur Hedgehog	Springtail
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.

Springtail

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.