Southern African 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 frontalis (Southern African Hedgehog)

Names in Other Languages

German Kap-Igel

Similar Species in Atelerix

Four-toed Hedgehog

Atelerix albiventris

Least Concern

North African Hedgehog

Atelerix algirus

Least Concern

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Somali Hedgehog

Atelerix sclateri

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern African Hedgehog?

The scientific name of Southern African Hedgehog is Atelerix frontalis. It belongs to the genus Atelerix.

What is the conservation status of Southern African Hedgehog?

Southern African Hedgehog (Atelerix frontalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Southern African Hedgehog belong to?

Southern African Hedgehog (Atelerix frontalis) belongs to the genus Atelerix, which is part of the taxonomic family Erinaceidae.

Is Southern African Hedgehog endangered?

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

What kingdom does Southern African Hedgehog belong to?

Southern African Hedgehog (Atelerix frontalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Southern African Hedgehog?

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