Kingdom Animalia Order Eulipotyphla Genus Atelerix Higher classification Atelerix | Phylum Chordata Family Erinaceidae Scientific name Atelerix sclateri Rank Species | |
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Similar Hugh's hedgehog, Bare‑bellied hedgehog, Indian long‑eared hedgehog, Indian hedgehog, Mesechinus | ||
The Somali hedgehog (Atelerix sclateri) is a species of mammal in the family Erinaceidae. It is endemic to Somalia.
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Distribution
The Somali hedgehog is native to areas on the outer borders of Somalia.
Habitat
It is a savanna species that is believed to live mostly in grasslands and other open habitats.
Threats
There is little known about this species, but from what is known there are believed to be no current threats to the hedgehog's habitat.
References
Somali hedgehog Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA