Blackthorn vs Long-eared Hedgehog
Prunus spinosa compared with Hemiechinus auritus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn | Long-eared Hedgehog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Erinaceidae |
| Genus | Prunus (Cherries & Plums) | Hemiechinus |
| Species | Prunus spinosa | Hemiechinus auritus |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn
LC — Least ConcernLong-eared Hedgehog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn | Long-eared Hedgehog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackthorn
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).
Long-eared Hedgehog
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Cyprus, Spain, and Ukraine.
Blackthorn
The Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a species in the genus Prunus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, and more.
Long-eared Hedgehog
No description available.
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