Amur Hedgehog

Erinaceus amurensis

Least Concern

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The Amur Hedgehog (Erinaceus amurensis) is a species in the genus Erinaceus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Japan.

🇯🇵 Japan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)

Species

Erinaceus amurensis (Amur Hedgehog)

Names in Other Languages

Russian Amurskii Yozh

Similar Species in Erinaceus

Northern White-Breasted Hedgehog

Erinaceus roumanicus

Least Concern

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Southern white-breasted hedgehog

Erinaceus concolor

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amur Hedgehog?

The scientific name of Amur Hedgehog is Erinaceus amurensis. It belongs to the genus Erinaceus.

What is the conservation status of Amur Hedgehog?

Amur Hedgehog (Erinaceus amurensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Amur Hedgehog live?

Amur Hedgehog is found in Found in Japan.. Countries include Japan.

What family does Amur Hedgehog belong to?

Amur Hedgehog (Erinaceus amurensis) belongs to the genus Erinaceus, which is part of the taxonomic family Erinaceidae.

Is Amur Hedgehog endangered?

No, Amur Hedgehog (Erinaceus amurensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Amur Hedgehog belong to?

Amur Hedgehog (Erinaceus amurensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Amur Hedgehog?

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