Amur Hedgehog vs

Erinaceus amurensis compared with Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Key Differences

  • Amur Hedgehog is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amur Hedgehog
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha) Staphylococcales
Family Erinaceidae Staphylococcaceae
Genus Erinaceus Staphylococcus
Species Erinaceus amurensis Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Conservation Status

Amur Hedgehog

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

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 Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Staphylococcus haemolyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus known for its broad antibiotic resistance and occasional opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. It is a common commensal on human skin and mucous membranes worldwide. This bacterium can cause prosthetic device infections and bacteremia in hospital settings.

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