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| Classification (HAGRID: 02906) | |
| Taxonomy | Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry) Order: Erinaceomorpha Family: Erinaceidae Genus: Atelerix |
| Species | Atelerix algirus |
| Common name | Algerian hedgehog |
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits | |
| Maximum longevity | Not yet established |
| Observations | These animals have been reported to live up to 7 years [0542]. Due to a lack of detailed studies, however, their maximum longevity must be classified as unknown. |
Life history traits (averages) | |
| Female sexual maturity | |
| Male sexual maturity | |
| Gestation | 40 days |
| Weaning | 40 days |
| Litter size | 5 (viviparous) |
| Litters per year | |
| Inter-litter interval | |
| Weight at birth | |
| Weight at weaning | |
| Adult weight | 745 g |
| Postnatal growth rate | |
Metabolism | |
| No information on metabolism available. | |
References |
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[0678] Symonds (1999), Life histories of the Insectivora: the role of phylogeny, metabolism, and sex differences | |
External resources | |
| Integrated Taxonomic Information System | ITIS 633535 |
| Animal Diversity Web | ADW account (if available) |
| Encyclopedia of Life | Search EOL |
| Genome Project | Search NCBI |
| Entrez | |
| Ageing literature | |
| Images | Google Image search |
| Internet | Search Google |
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