Bahia Hairy Dwarf Porcupine

Coendou insidiosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Erethizontidae

About

The Bahia porcupine, is a New World porcupine species in the family Erethizontidae endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. It was formerly sometimes assigned to Sphiggurus, a genus no longer recognized since genetic studies showed it to be polyphyletic. Sphiggurus pallidus, formerly considered a separate species but known from two young specimens only, is a synonym of this species.

Fun Fact

It was formerly sometimes assigned to Sphiggurus, a genus no longer recognized since genetic studies showed it to be polyphyletic.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil.

Diet

Eaten by birds of prey, cats, snakes, and humans.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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