Javan Mongoose vs Algerischer Igel

Herpestes javanicus compared with Atelerix algirus

Key Differences

• Javan Mongoose is Not Evaluated while Algerischer Igel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Javan Mongoose	Algerischer Igel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)
Family	Herpestidae	Erinaceidae
Genus	Herpestes	Atelerix
Species	Herpestes javanicus	Atelerix algirus

Evolutionary Relationship

Javan Mongoose and Algerischer Igel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Javan Mongoose

NE — Not Evaluated

Algerischer Igel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Javan Mongoose	Algerischer Igel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Javan Mongoose

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Mauritius), Asia (Japan), Europe (4 countries), North America (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (Colombia, Guyana).

Algerischer Igel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across France, Malta, and Spain.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇪🇸 Spain