Cep vs Four-toed Hedgehog
Boletus edulis compared with Atelerix albiventris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cep | Four-toed Hedgehog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Boletales (Boletales) | Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha) |
| Family | Boletaceae | Erinaceidae |
| Genus | Boletus | Atelerix |
| Species | Boletus edulis | Atelerix albiventris |
Conservation Status
Cep
LC — Least ConcernFour-toed Hedgehog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cep | Four-toed Hedgehog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cep
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
Four-toed Hedgehog
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Ecuador and Spain.
Cep
The Cep (Boletus edulis) is a species in the genus Boletus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to ['Belgium', 'Brazil', 'Denmark', 'Norway', 'Portugal'].
Four-toed Hedgehog
No description available.
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