Kingdom Animalia Order Eulipotyphla Genus Mesechinus Higher classification Mesechinus | Phylum Chordata Family Erinaceidae Scientific name Mesechinus hughi Rank Species | |
Similar Mesechinus, Bare‑bellied hedgehog, Somali hedgehog, Indian hedgehog, Indian long‑eared hedgehog | ||
A prickly affair the quest for hugh s hedgehog
Hugh's hedgehog (Mesechinus hughi), also sometimes referred to as the central Chinese hedgehog, is native to central China and Manchuria. It prefers open areas of dry steppe, but can be found in shrubland and forests. It is known to look for food even in daytime on rainy days.
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