Amur Hedgehog vs Dachs

Erinaceus amurensis compared with Meles meles

Key Differences

• Amur Hedgehog is Least Concern while Dachs is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amur Hedgehog	Dachs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Erinaceidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Erinaceus	Meles
Species	Erinaceus amurensis	Meles meles

Evolutionary Relationship

Amur Hedgehog and Dachs share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Amur Hedgehog

LC — Least Concern

Dachs

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amur Hedgehog	Dachs
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.

Dachs

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Dachs

Eurasian badger (Meles meles) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.