Genus Hystrix Scientific name Hystrix crassispinis Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Hystricidae Subgenus Thecurus Higher classification Hystrix | |
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Similar Sumatran porcupine, Hystrix, Thecurus, Philippine porcupine, Old World 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.
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History
In 1996, the species was considered Near Threatened, but in 2008, this was lowered to Least Concern.
Distribution
It is found in a wide variety of habitats ranging from natural forest to agricultural areas, with a elevation distribution of sea level to at least 1,200 m (3,900 ft).
Threats
Although this porcupine is hunted for food, it is not a concern due to its wide distribution and high tolerance for habitat changes.
References
Thick-spined porcupine Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA