Mexican Hairy Dwarf Porcupine

Coendou mexicanus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Erethizontidae

About

The Mexican hairy dwarf porcupine or Mexican tree porcupine is a species of rodent in the family Erethizontidae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Mexico, Nicaragua and Belize.

Fun Fact

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

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists of buds, young leaves, fruits and seeds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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