Amur Hedgehog vs Variable Akodont

Erinaceus amurensis compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• Amur Hedgehog is Least Concern while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amur Hedgehog	Variable Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Erinaceidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Erinaceus	Akodon
Species	Erinaceus amurensis	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

Amur Hedgehog and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Amur Hedgehog

LC — Least Concern

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amur Hedgehog	Variable Akodont
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.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.