Paraechinus | |
---|---|
![]() | |
P. aethiopicus | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Eulipotyphla |
Family: | Erinaceidae |
Subfamily: | Erinaceinae |
Genus: | Paraechinus Trouessart, 1879 |
Type species | |
Erinaceus micropus Blyth, 1846
| |
Species | |
Paraechinus is a genus of hedgehogs. Members are small and nocturnal. The genus contains four species from North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia:[1]
Locomotory activity patterns
The locomotory activity of the Desert hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus) occurred during the dark phases of both long and short day cycles. Therefore this species is considered nocturnal.[2]
© MMXXIII Rich X Search. We shall prevail. All rights reserved. Rich X Search