Somali hedgehog


The Somali hedgehog is a species of mammal in the family Erinaceidae. It is endemic to Somalia. The Somali hedgehog is nocturnal.

Distribution

The Somali hedgehog is native to areas on the outer borders of Somalia.

Habitat

It is a savanna species that is believed to live mostly in grasslands and other open habitats.

Threats

There is little known about this species, but from what is known there are believed to be no current threats to the hedgehog's habitat.