Thick-spined porcupine

The thick-spined porcupine (Hystrix crassispinis) is a species of rodent in the family Hystricidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo and found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Thick-spined porcupine
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Hystricidae
Genus: Hystrix
Species:
H. crassispinis
Binomial name
Hystrix crassispinis
(Günther, 1877)

History

In 1996, the species was considered Near Threatened, but in 2008, this was lowered to Least Concern.[1]

Distribution

It is found in a wide variety of habitats ranging from natural forest to agricultural areas, with an elevation distribution of sea level to at least 1,200 m (3,900 ft).[1]

Threats

Although this porcupine is hunted for food, it is not a concern due to its wide distribution and high tolerance for habitat changes.[1]

References

  1. Cassola, F. (2016). "Hystrix crassispinis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T10750A22232051. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T10750A22232051.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.


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