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European Hedgehog

Erinaceus europaeus

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Mammal
  • Europe

About the European Hedgehog

Known to science as Erinaceus europaeus, the European Hedgehog is a mammal found in Europe. It lives in forests and grasslands.

This mammal weighs about 1 kg and can live for around 10 years. At full speed it can reach 6 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 10 million individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Erinaceus europaeus
Group
Mammal
Region
Europe
Habitats
Forest, Grassland
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
1 kg
Lifespan
10 years
Top speed
6 km/h
Estimated population
10 million

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Jörg Hempel
Changes
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