Amur Hedgehog vs Fransenfledermaus

Erinaceus amurensis compared with Myotis nattereri

Key Differences

• Amur Hedgehog is Least Concern while Fransenfledermaus is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amur Hedgehog	Fransenfledermaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)
Family	Erinaceidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Erinaceus	Myotis
Species	Erinaceus amurensis	Myotis nattereri

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Amur Hedgehog

LC — Least Concern

Fransenfledermaus

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amur Hedgehog	Fransenfledermaus
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.

Fransenfledermaus

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes 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 Critically Endangered 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.