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Paraechinus

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Kingdom
  
Order
  
Subfamily
  
Erinaceinae

Higher classification
  
Hedgehog

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Scientific name
  
Paraechinus

Rank
  
Genus

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Mass
  
Desert hedgehog: 280 – 510 g

Gestation period
  
Desert hedgehog: 30 – 40 days

Length
  
Desert hedgehog: 14 – 28 cm

Lower classifications
  
Desert hedgehog, Brandt's hedgehog, Indian hedgehog, Bare‑bellied hedgehog

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Paraechinus is a genus of hedgehogs. It contains four species from North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia:

Contents

  • Desert hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus)
  • Brandt's hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
  • Indian hedgehog (Paraechinus micropus)
  • Bare-bellied hedgehog (Paraechinus nudiventris)
  • 68 dubai mall aquarium paraechinus aethiopicus desert hedgehog


    References

    Paraechinus Wikipedia