Family
Erinaceidae
15 species in this taxon
Erinaceidae (Erinaceidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 8 genuss with 15 known species. Key genus groups include Atelerix, Echinosorex, Erinaceus, Hemiechinus, Hylomys, and Mesechinus. Among its members, 1 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha).