Somali Hedgehog

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

Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)

Family

Erinaceidae

Genus

Atelerix

Species

Atelerix sclateri (Somali Hedgehog)

Names in Other Languages

German Sclaters Igel

Similar Species in Atelerix

Four-toed Hedgehog

Atelerix albiventris

Least Concern

North African Hedgehog

Atelerix algirus

Least Concern

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Southern African Hedgehog

Atelerix frontalis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Somali Hedgehog?

The scientific name of Somali Hedgehog is Atelerix sclateri. It belongs to the genus Atelerix.

What is the conservation status of Somali Hedgehog?

Somali Hedgehog (Atelerix sclateri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Somali Hedgehog belong to?

Somali Hedgehog (Atelerix sclateri) belongs to the genus Atelerix, which is part of the taxonomic family Erinaceidae.

Is Somali Hedgehog endangered?

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

What kingdom does Somali Hedgehog belong to?

Somali Hedgehog (Atelerix sclateri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Somali Hedgehog?

The closest relatives of Somali Hedgehog in the genus Atelerix include Four-toed Hedgehog, North African Hedgehog, Southern African Hedgehog.