Erizo Moruno

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across France, Malta, and Spain.

🇫🇷 France 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)

Family

Erinaceidae

Genus

Atelerix

Species

Atelerix algirus (Erizo Moruno)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Erizo Moruno

French Hérisson d'Algérie

German Algerischer Igel

Similar Species in Atelerix

Four-toed Hedgehog

Atelerix albiventris

Least Concern

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Somali Hedgehog

Atelerix sclateri

Least Concern

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Southern African Hedgehog

Atelerix frontalis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Erizo Moruno?

The scientific name of Erizo Moruno is Atelerix algirus. It belongs to the genus Atelerix.

What is the conservation status of Erizo Moruno?

Erizo Moruno (Atelerix algirus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Erizo Moruno live?

Erizo Moruno is found in Distributed across France, Malta, and Spain.. Countries include France, Malta, Spain.

What family does Erizo Moruno belong to?

Erizo Moruno (Atelerix algirus) belongs to the genus Atelerix, which is part of the taxonomic family Erinaceidae.

Is Erizo Moruno endangered?

No, Erizo Moruno (Atelerix algirus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Erizo Moruno belong to?

Erizo Moruno (Atelerix algirus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Erizo Moruno?

The closest relatives of Erizo Moruno in the genus Atelerix include Four-toed Hedgehog, Somali Hedgehog, Southern African Hedgehog.