Western hedgehog - Erinaceus europaeus (original) (raw)
Western hedgehog - Erinaceus europaeus Linnaeus, 1758
Quick facts
| Threat status Europe | Least Concern (IUCN) |
|---|---|
| Protected by | 1 international agreement |
| Most preferred habitats | agricultural mosaicscroplandgrasslandheathland and shruburban |
| May also occur in | sparsely vegetated land |
Distribution
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Threat and conservation status
IUCN Red List status of threatened species
The IUCN Red List threat status assesses the risk of extinction.
IUCN Red List Category
| Not Evaluated | Near Threatened | Regionally Extinct |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | Vulnerable | Extinct in the Wild |
| Data Deficient | Endangered | Extinct |
| Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
EU conservation status
The EU conservation status is assessed for species mentioned in the EU Habitats Directive annexes. The EU Habitats Directive does not cover this species.
Natura 2000 sites
Not available