Mammal · GBIF taxon 5219617
Amur Hedgehog
Erinaceus amurensisAlso known as Manchurian Hedgehog
The Amur Hedgehog is a pale-faced nocturnal mammal protected by a coat of banded spines. It snuffles through woodland edges, meadows, farms, and gardens for invertebrates, then curls tightly when threatened.
Spiny MammalNocturnal ForagerWinter Hibernator
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Beetles
- Earthworms
- Slugs
Predators
- Eagle-owls
- Foxes
- Badgers
ThreatsRoad traffic, pesticides, habitat fragmentation, fires, and entanglement in garden debris
HabitatsDeciduous woodland, forest edge, grassland, farmland, parks, and gardens
Life spanCommonly 3 to 7 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyErinaceidae
- SpeciesErinaceus amurensis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Do not handle or feed wild hedgehogs; keep dogs and garden machinery away.
Responsible observation
- Timing: Look along quiet edge habitat after dusk without using bright light.
- Defense: If it curls up, retreat and allow it to resume moving.
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