Citron vs Long-eared Hedgehog
Citrus medica compared with Hemiechinus auritus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citron | Long-eared Hedgehog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha) |
| Family | Rutaceae | Erinaceidae |
| Genus | Citrus | Hemiechinus |
| Species | Citrus medica | Hemiechinus auritus |
Conservation Status
Citron
LC — Least ConcernLong-eared Hedgehog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citron | Long-eared Hedgehog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Citron
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Maldives), Europe (Croatia, France), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
Long-eared Hedgehog
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Cyprus, Spain, and Ukraine.
Citron
The Citron (Citrus medica) is a species in the genus Citrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Long-eared Hedgehog
No description available.
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