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hedgehog

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

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)

Species

Erinaceus europaeus (hedgehog)

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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Southern white-breasted hedgehog

Erinaceus concolor

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hedgehog?

The scientific name of hedgehog is Erinaceus europaeus. It belongs to the genus Erinaceus.

What is the conservation status of hedgehog?

hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does hedgehog live?

hedgehog 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 hedgehog belong to?

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

Is hedgehog endangered?

No, hedgehog (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 hedgehog belong to?

hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of hedgehog?

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