Four-toed Hedgehog
Atelerix albiventris
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassMammalia (Mamífers)
- OrderErinaceomorpha
- FamilyErinaceidae (Hedgehogs and Gymnures)
- GenusAtelerix (African Hedgehogs)
- SpeciesAtelerix albiventris (Four-toed Hedgehog)
The four-toed hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris), also known as the African pygmy hedgehog, is a species of hedgehog found throughout much of central and eastern Africa. Populations tend to be scattered between suitable savannah or cropland habitats, avoiding forested areas. The species common name is derived from the number of toes found on its hind feet. Due to its extensive range and stable wild population, the species is rated as least concern by the IUCN. In addition, the species is a popular small pet in various countries, and has been successfully domesticated and bred in captivity. There are no universally agreed subspecies of A. albiventris. Wikipedia →
5–10% of wildlife watchers report a Four-toed Hedgehog sighting in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, based on 8 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️🌙 When They're Spotted
Active throughout day and night · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 7 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Four-toed Hedgehog in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
About 6% of wildlife watchers report a Four-toed Hedgehog sighting in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, based on 8 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Four-toed Hedgehog in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
November has the highest sighting rate for Four-toed Hedgehog in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in our monthly data.