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Erizo Europeo Occidental

Erinaceus europaeus

Least Concern

About

El erizo europeo (Erinaceus europaeus) está clasificado como Preocupación Menor (LC) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Es abundante y está ampliamente distribuido en su área de distribución, con poblaciones estables y sin preocupaciones inmediatas de conservación.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Japan), Europe (8 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)

Species

Erinaceus europaeus (Erizo Europeo Occidental)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Erizo Europeo Occidental

French hérisson, hérisson occidental

German Westigel, Braunbrustigel

Similar Species in Erinaceus

Northern White-Breasted Hedgehog

Erinaceus roumanicus

Least Concern

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Erinaceus concolor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Erizo Europeo Occidental?

The scientific name of Erizo Europeo Occidental is Erinaceus europaeus. It belongs to the genus Erinaceus.

What is the conservation status of Erizo Europeo Occidental?

Erizo Europeo Occidental (Erinaceus europaeus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Erizo Europeo Occidental live?

Erizo Europeo Occidental is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Japan), Europe (8 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal.

What family does Erizo Europeo Occidental belong to?

Erizo Europeo Occidental (Erinaceus europaeus) belongs to the genus Erinaceus, which is part of the taxonomic family Erinaceidae.

Is Erizo Europeo Occidental endangered?

No, Erizo Europeo Occidental (Erinaceus europaeus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Erizo Europeo Occidental belong to?

Erizo Europeo Occidental (Erinaceus europaeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Erizo Europeo Occidental?

The closest relatives of Erizo Europeo Occidental in the genus Erinaceus include Amur Hedgehog, Northern White-Breasted Hedgehog, Southern white-breasted hedgehog.