Hystrix_crassispinis

Thick-spined porcupine

Thick-spined porcupine

Species of rodent

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.

Quick Facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...

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. [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.


Stub icon

This article about a rodent is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.
Share this article:

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article Hystrix_crassispinis, and is written by contributors. Text is available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 International License; additional terms may apply. Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.