East Asian Porcupine

Hystrix brachyura

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Hystricidae

About

The Malayan porcupine or Himalayan porcupine is a species of rodent in the family Hystricidae. Three subspecies are extant in South and Southeast Asia.

Fun Fact

Three subspecies are extant in South and Southeast Asia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on roots, tubers, bark and fallen fruits.

Lifespan

27 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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