715 observationsLeast Concern
Long-eared Hedgehog
Hemiechinus auritus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Eulipotyphla ›Family: Erinaceidae ›Genus: Hemiechinus
About
The long-eared hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus) is a species of hedgehog native to Central Asian countries and some countries of the Middle East. The long-eared hedgehog lives in burrows that it either makes or finds and is distinguished by its long ears. It is considered one of the smallest middle eastern hedgehogs. This Hedgehog is insectivorous but may also feed on small vertebrates and plants. In captivity they may live as long as 7.6 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Long-eared Hedgehog is Hemiechinus auritus.
- Long-eared Hedgehog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Long-eared Hedgehog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Long-eared Hedgehog belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Long-eared Hedgehog belongs to the order Eulipotyphla.
- Long-eared Hedgehog belongs to the family Erinaceidae.
- Long-eared Hedgehog belongs to the genus Hemiechinus.