Wildlifeof China
Hugh's Hedgehog
Pangolins, Treeshrews, Shrews & Gymnures
Photo: Shi et al. 2023 · CC BY 4.0
Mesechinus hughi
Basic stats
Diet
Insects and other invertebrates
Habitat
Dry forest, shrubland and grassland
Range
Central China
Size
Approximately 15–25cm
Hugh's hedgehog is a medium-sized hedgehog endemic to central China. It has banded spines, a relatively narrow face and brownish fur on the underside. The species occupies dry forest, shrubland and grassland, including upland environments. It is active mainly at night and feeds on insects and other ground-dwelling invertebrates, rolling into a defensive ball when threatened. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Hugh's Hedgehog eat?
- Insects and other invertebrates
- What habitat does the Hugh's Hedgehog live in?
- Dry forest, shrubland and grassland
- Where is the Hugh's Hedgehog found?
- Central China
- How big is the Hugh's Hedgehog?
- Approximately 15–25cm