lesser hedgehog tenrec

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Afrosoricida (อันดับเทนเรค)

Family

Tenrecidae

Genus

Echinops

Species

Echinops telfairi (lesser hedgehog tenrec)

Names in Other Languages

German Igel-Tenrek

Similar Species in Echinops

Blue Globe Thistle

Echinops bannaticus

Not Evaluated

Globe Thistle

Echinops ritro

Not Evaluated

Globe Thistle

Echinops exaltatus

Not Evaluated

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Sintensis' Globe Thistle

Echinops sintenisii

Endangered

Common Globe-Thistle

Echinops sphaerocephalus

Not Evaluated

Polyphyllous Globe Thistle

Echinops foliosus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lesser hedgehog tenrec?

The scientific name of lesser hedgehog tenrec is Echinops telfairi. It belongs to the genus Echinops.

What is the conservation status of lesser hedgehog tenrec?

lesser hedgehog tenrec (Echinops telfairi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does lesser hedgehog tenrec belong to?

lesser hedgehog tenrec (Echinops telfairi) belongs to the genus Echinops, which is part of the taxonomic family Tenrecidae.

Is lesser hedgehog tenrec endangered?

No, lesser hedgehog tenrec (Echinops telfairi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does lesser hedgehog tenrec belong to?

lesser hedgehog tenrec (Echinops telfairi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of lesser hedgehog tenrec?

The closest relatives of lesser hedgehog tenrec in the genus Echinops include Blue Globe Thistle, Globe Thistle, Globe Thistle, Sintensis' Globe Thistle, Common Globe-Thistle.