Watercolor illustration of Asiatischer Quastenstachler (Atherurus macrourus)

Asiatischer Quastenstachler

Atherurus macrourus

Least Concern

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The Asiatic brush-tailed porcupine (Atherurus macrourus) is a species in the genus Atherurus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

German Asiatischer Quastenstachler

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asiatischer Quastenstachler?
The scientific name of Asiatischer Quastenstachler is Atherurus macrourus. It belongs to the genus Atherurus.
What is the conservation status of Asiatischer Quastenstachler?
Asiatischer Quastenstachler (Atherurus macrourus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Asiatischer Quastenstachler belong to?
Asiatischer Quastenstachler (Atherurus macrourus) belongs to the genus Atherurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hystricidae.
Is Asiatischer Quastenstachler endangered?
No, Asiatischer Quastenstachler (Atherurus macrourus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Asiatischer Quastenstachler belong to?
Asiatischer Quastenstachler (Atherurus macrourus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Asiatischer Quastenstachler?
The closest relatives of Asiatischer Quastenstachler in the genus Atherurus include Afrikanischer Quastenstachler.

Genus Atherurus — 2 Species

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Afrikanischer Quastenstachler
Atherurus africanus
LC
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Asiatischer Quastenstachler
Atherurus macrourus
LC

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