Koopman's Porcupine
Coendou nycthemera
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Rodentia · Erethizontidae
About
The black dwarf porcupine, also known as Koopman's porcupine, is a porcupine species from the New World porcupine family endemic to northern Brazil. It occurs in the Amazon rainforest east of the Madeira River and south of the Amazon River. It inhabits primary forest and possibly second growth. It was described as Coendou koopmani by Charles O. Handley Jr. and Ronald H. Pine in 1992, but was subsequently found to be identical to a species described in 1818. It is nocturnal and herbivorous.
Fun Fact
It occurs in the Amazon rainforest east of the Madeira River and south of the Amazon River.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in the Amazon rainforest east of the Madeira River and south of the Amazon River.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance