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Re:colors - 2008/04/20 16:17
"Although the term "Algerian'' is commonly used to refer to a species of hedgehog, the IHA also recognizes it as a separate colour category from that of the White-Bellied colours. A hedgehog exhibiting the colour traits of an Algerian may or may not exhibit the physical traits. (larger body, longer nose and larger ears).
Algerian coloured hedgehogs can be easily distinguished by looking at the "eye" or "cheek" patches as shown. If the hedgehog has cheek patches, then the hedgehog in question is in the Algerian colour range. If it does not, then the hedgehog is in the White-Bellied range. This is a far more accurate means of identification than the older method of looking for "cream" or off-white coloured quills, rather than the white quills of the White-Bellied species." - http://www.hedgehogcentral.com/colorguide.shtml
Hope that helps.
Lisa
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According to my very unofficial opinion I would say Algerian dark gray? Because his cheeks are a little rusty and he has those two lines on his forehead that go from his nose to his forehead quills. Am I right??