what is hedgehogs classified as
The most common species of domesticated hedgehog is the white-bellied or four-toed hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris). It is smaller than the European hedgehog, and thus is sometimes called African pygmy hedgehog. Other species kept as pets are the Egyptian long-eared hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus auritus) and the Indian long-eared hedgehog (Hemiechinus collaris).
These hedgehogs are sometimes referred to as champagne or apricot hedgehogs. If one has a mask on its face, as many hedgehogs do, it is called a fawn hedgehog. The mocha hedgehog, as you might expect, has coffee or chocolate and cream colored quills. Mocha hedgehogs almost always have a dark mask.