Schwarzer Apollo vs Algerischer Igel

Parnassius mnemosyne compared with Atelerix algirus

Key Differences

• Schwarzer Apollo is Near Threatened while Algerischer Igel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Schwarzer Apollo	Algerischer Igel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)
Family	Papilionidae	Erinaceidae
Genus	Parnassius	Atelerix
Species	Parnassius mnemosyne	Atelerix algirus

Evolutionary Relationship

Schwarzer Apollo and Algerischer Igel share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Schwarzer Apollo

NT — Near Threatened

Algerischer Igel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Schwarzer Apollo	Algerischer Igel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Schwarzer Apollo

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (33 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Algerischer Igel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across France, Malta, and Spain.

Schwarzer Apollo

Clouded Apollo (Parnassius mnemosyne) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain