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hérisson, hérisson occidental

Erinaceus europaeus

Least Concern

About

hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)

Species

Erinaceus europaeus (hérisson, hérisson occidental)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Erizo Europeo Occidental

French hérisson, hérisson occidental

German Westigel, Braunbrustigel

Similar Species in Erinaceus

Southern white-breasted hedgehog

Erinaceus concolor

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hérisson, hérisson occidental?

The scientific name of hérisson, hérisson occidental is Erinaceus europaeus. It belongs to the genus Erinaceus.

What is the conservation status of hérisson, hérisson occidental?

hérisson, hérisson occidental (Erinaceus europaeus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does hérisson, hérisson occidental live?

hérisson, hérisson 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 hérisson, hérisson occidental belong to?

hérisson, hérisson occidental (Erinaceus europaeus) belongs to the genus Erinaceus, which is part of the taxonomic family Erinaceidae.

Is hérisson, hérisson occidental endangered?

No, hérisson, hérisson 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 hérisson, hérisson occidental belong to?

hérisson, hérisson occidental (Erinaceus europaeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of hérisson, hérisson occidental?

The closest relatives of hérisson, hérisson occidental in the genus Erinaceus include Hérisson Des Balkans, Amur Hedgehog, Southern white-breasted hedgehog.