Indian Crested Porcupine

Hystrix indica

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Hystricidae

About

The Indian crested porcupine is a hystricomorph rodent species native to southern Asia and the Middle East. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It belongs to the Old World porcupine family, Hystricidae.

Fun Fact

The longest quills are located on the neck and shoulder, where the quills form a "skirt" around the animal.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Consume a variety of natural and agricultural plant material, including roots, bulbs, fruits, grains, drupe and tubers, along with insects and small vertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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