Weißbauchigel vs Steinhuhn

Atelerix albiventris compared with Alectoris graeca

Key Differences

• Weißbauchigel is Least Concern while Steinhuhn is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Weißbauchigel	Steinhuhn
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Aves (Vögel)
Order	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)	Galliformes (Hühnervögel)
Family	Erinaceidae	Phasianidae
Genus	Atelerix	Alectoris
Species	Atelerix albiventris	Alectoris graeca

Evolutionary Relationship

Weißbauchigel and Steinhuhn share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Weißbauchigel

LC — Least Concern

Steinhuhn

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Weißbauchigel	Steinhuhn
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Weißbauchigel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Ecuador and Spain.

Steinhuhn

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Steinhuhn

Rock Partridge (Alectoris graeca) 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.