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Erinaceus concolor Martin, 1838 is a animal in the Erinaceidae family, order Erinaceomorpha, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Erinaceus concolor Martin, 1838 (Erinaceus concolor Martin, 1838)
Animalia

Erinaceus concolor Martin, 1838

Erinaceus concolor Martin, 1838

Erinaceus concolor is a hedgehog similar to the European hedgehog, distinguished by a white chest spot with specific weight ranges.

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Family
Genus
Erinaceus
Order
Erinaceomorpha
Class
Mammalia

About Erinaceus concolor Martin, 1838

Species Identity and Distinguishing Feature

This species, Erinaceus concolor Martin, 1838, is very similar in appearance to the European hedgehog (E. europaeus), but can be easily distinguished by a white spot on its chest.

Adult Weight Range

Adults weigh between 680 and 900 grams.

Hibernation Weight

During hibernation, their body weight does not drop below 600 grams.

Photo: (c) Michał Szkudlark, all rights reserved, uploaded by Michał Szkudlark

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Mammalia Erinaceomorpha Erinaceidae Erinaceus

More from Erinaceidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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