Family

Erinaceidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 7.6 years (Long-eared hedgehog) to 11.7 years (Western European hedgehog).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
7.6–11.7 yr
Longest: Western European hedgehog
Median GC
31.8%
Range 30.9–32.6%
Genera
2
Largest: Erinaceus (1)

Overview

Genera of Erinaceidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Erinaceidae sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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Species in Erinaceidae

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Species in Erinaceidae
Erinaceus europaeusWestern European hedgehog11.7 yr17,447 bp32.60%
Hemiechinus auritusLong-eared hedgehog7.6 yr17,283 bp30.90%