Antillean Spreadwing vs Bare-bellied Hedgehog
Lestes spumarius compared with Paraechinus nudiventris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Antillean Spreadwing | Bare-bellied Hedgehog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha) |
| Family | Lestidae | Erinaceidae |
| Genus | Lestes | Paraechinus |
| Species | Lestes spumarius | Paraechinus nudiventris |
Evolutionary Relationship
Antillean Spreadwing and Bare-bellied Hedgehog share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Antillean Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernBare-bellied Hedgehog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Antillean Spreadwing | Bare-bellied Hedgehog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Antillean Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Bare-bellied Hedgehog
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Antillean Spreadwing
The Antillean Spreadwing (Lestes spumarius) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Bare-bellied Hedgehog
The Bare-bellied Hedgehog (Paraechinus nudiventris) is a species in the genus Paraechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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