What animal genus and species is the hedgehog?

The hedgehog belongs to the genus Erinaceus and there are several species within this genus, the most common being:

* European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)

* North African hedgehog (Erinaceus algirus)

* Amur hedgehog (Erinaceus amurensis)

So, while the genus is Erinaceus, the specific species depends on the geographical location.