Sumatran Porcupine

Hystrix sumatrae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Hystricidae

About

The Sumatran porcupine is a species of rodent in the family Hystricidae. It is endemic to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, where it is hunted for food.

Fun Fact

Mammal Species of the World: a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, 3rd ed.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, where it is hunted for food.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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