Southern African Hedgehog
Atelerix frontalis
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
Southern African Hedgehog.
Atelerix frontalis
Category
mammals
Family
Erinaceidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 310 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding southern african hedgehog in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: ground-dwelling/terrestrial (including aquatic ground-associated coding).
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: ectothermic vertebrates 30%; invertebrates 20%; fruit 20%; other/unspecified vertebrates 10%; other plant material 10%; endothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.