Paraechinus

Paraechinus is a genus of hedgehogs. Members are small and nocturnal. The genus contains four species from North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia:

Locomotory activity patterns
 * Desert hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus)
 * Brandt's hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
 * Indian hedgehog (Paraechinus micropus)
 * Bare-bellied hedgehog (Paraechinus nudiventris)

The locomotory activity of the Desert hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus) occurred during the dark phases of both long and short day cycles. Therefore this species is considered nocturnal.