Erinaceidae
- Erinaceinae
- Galericinae
- Anatolechinos
- Auroralestes
- Cedrocherus
- Changlelestes
- Dartonius
- Deinogalerix
- Entomolestes
- Eochenus
- Eogalericius
- Galerix
- European hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus
An animal of European grasslands, hedgerows and gardens. Spines cover its back, and it curls into a ball when threatened.
- Southern White-Breasted Hedgehog Erinaceus concolor
The southern white-breasted hedgehog occurs in the Mediterranean region. Like other Erinaceus hedgehogs, it searches for food at night and protects itself with its spines.
- Northern White-breasted Hedgehog Erinaceus roumanicus
A European hedgehog with spines across its back.
- Four-toed hedgehog Atelerix albiventris
A small, spiny-backed mammal of African grassland and woodland.
- Long-eared hedgehog Hemiechinus auritus
A large-eared hedgehog of dry deserts and steppes.
- North African Hedgehog Atelerix algirus
A hedgehog of North Africa that uses scrub, grassland and gardens; it searches for food on the ground at night.
- Amur Hedgehog Erinaceus amurensis
The Amur hedgehog has spines along its back and sides and lives around forests, fields and orchards in East Asia.
- Desert hedgehog Paraechinus aethiopicus
The desert hedgehog is a hedgehog of dry country, including northwestern Saudi Arabia.
- Southern African hedgehog Atelerix frontalis
The southern African hedgehog has a white band across its forehead and a range of separated populations in southern Africa.
- Short-tailed Gymnure Hylomys suillus
The short-tailed gymnure occurs on Java. A recent taxonomic revision treats it as a Java species and reports seasonal changes in coat color.
- Brandt's Hedgehog Paraechinus hypomelas
Brandt's hedgehog lives in dry regions. One female found in Saudi Arabia in 2024 was described as having a dark face and large ears.
- Indian Long-eared Hedgehog Hemiechinus collaris
This hedgehog has large ears, a pointed muzzle, and short spines. It is nocturnal and digs burrows.
