Wildlifeof China
Eastern Forest Hedgehog
Pangolins, Treeshrews, Shrews & Gymnures
Photo: Shi Z, Yao H, He K, Bai W, Zhou J, Fan J, Su W, Nie W, Yang S, Onditi KO, Jiang X, Chen Z (2023): A new species of forest hedgehog (Mesechinus, Erinaceidae, Eulipotyphla, Mammalia) from eastern China. ZooKeys 1185: 143-161. doi: 10.3897/zookeys.1185.111615 · CC BY 3.0
Mesechinus orientalis
Basic stats
Diet
Insects and other ground-dwelling invertebrates
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed forest
Range
Eastern China
The eastern forest hedgehog is a recently recognized Mesechinus species from eastern China. It has a covering of banded spines, relatively short ears and brownish fur on the face and underside. Unlike several relatives associated with open dry country, it is linked to deciduous and mixed forest. It forages at ground level for insects and other invertebrates and shelters beneath vegetation or in cavities. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Eastern Forest Hedgehog eat?
- Insects and other ground-dwelling invertebrates
- What habitat does the Eastern Forest Hedgehog live in?
- Deciduous and mixed forest
- Where is the Eastern Forest Hedgehog found?
- Eastern China