HEDGEHOG
Erinaceus europaeus
   PAGE INDEX
1. Lateral view
2. Dentition
3. Details
Easily recognisable from its prominent upper front teeth, with a gap between them.

Dental Formula : 3.1.3.3 / 2.1.2.3

1. Hedgehog skull, lateral view.
2. Hedgehog skull and lower jaw, displayed. Missing two teeth,earbones, and one occipital condyle.
Details of Specimens Illustrated
Image 1
Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus
Stage - adult
Sex - male
Date collected - 1998
Area collected - Northumberland
Collection ref. - 98.011
Source - found dead
Measurements
Condylobasal length60mm Zygomatic width35mm
Jaw length44mm

Latin Name : Erinaceus : "a hedgehog"

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