What is "erinaceus"

Erinaceus \Erinaceus\ n. the type genus of the family Erinaceidae, composed of hedgehogs.

Syn: genus Erinaceus.

Erinaceus is a genus of European hedgehog from the family of Erinaceidae. There are four main species of Erinaceus. The range is all across Europe, throughout the Middle East, parts of Russia, and extending to northern China. Some of the European hedgehogs have been introduced to New Zealand.