An unusual case of ectrodactyly in a free-living European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus, Linnaeus 1758)

Authors

  • Andreia Garcês Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Teaching Veterinary Hospital of University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta dos Prados, 4500-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
  • Isabel Pires CECAV, Centre for Animal Sciences and Veterinary Studies, Associate Laboratory for Animal andVeterinary Science—AL4AnimalS, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta dos Prados, 4500-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
  • Roberto Sargo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Teaching Veterinary Hospital of University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta dos Prados, 4500-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
  • Filipe Silva Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Teaching Veterinary Hospital of University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta dos Prados, 4500-801, Vila Real, Portugal.

Keywords:

Erinaceus europaeus, Malformation, Ectrodactyly, Wildlife, Limb malformation

Abstract

This report aimed to present a case of ectrodactyly in a free-living adult female Erinaceus europaeus. At radiography and post-mortem dissection, the right hind limb developed 2 digits and aplasia of 3 digits. No other abnormality was found in this case. Various teratogens may be responsible for occurring skeletal anomalies. To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first report of ectrodactyly in this species.

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Published

2024-07-10

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Garcês, A., Pires, I., Sargo, R., & Silva, F. (2024). An unusual case of ectrodactyly in a free-living European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus, Linnaeus 1758). Journal of Advanced Veterinary Research, 14(6), 1054-1055. Retrieved from https://advetresearch.com/index.php/AVR/article/view/1950

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 6 (2024): July

Section

Case Report

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