The Amur hedgehog has spines along its back and sides and lives around forests, fields and orchards in East Asia.
Its back and sides are covered in spines, while fur covers the head and belly. It has a short snout, ears, feet and tail.
From April to December 2021, 56 cameras surveyed mammals across rural, suburban and urban areas of Tianjin, China. The Amur hedgehog had the highest estimated density among five species, at 6.73 animals per square kilometre, with a 95% confidence interval of 3.15–14.38. Its estimated density increased with the level of urbanization.
The analysis linked Amur hedgehog density to both urban-related and nature-related factors. The study concluded that small green spaces can influence mammal densities in urban landscapes and highlighted forests and grassland as important natural patches for hedgehogs. The researchers examined these relationships at different spatial scales.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.
Across Tianjin, 56 cameras recorded five mammal species, and Amur hedgehog density was estimated at 6.73 individuals per km². Density increased with the degree of urbanization, but both urban-related and nature-related factors were associated with the species. The study highlighted small green spaces, forests and grassland as relevant habitat features.