AnAge entry for Atelerix algirus

Classification (HAGRID: 02580)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Erinaceomorpha
                Family: Erinaceidae
                    Genus: Atelerix
Species
Atelerix algirus
Common name
North african 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
2
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
745 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 633535
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 30576
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