Quichua Porcupine

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索動物)

Class

Mammalia (哺乳類)

Order

Rodentia (ネズミ目)

Family

Erethizontidae

Genus

Coendou

Species

Coendou quichua (Quichua Porcupine)

Similar Species in Coendou

Brazilian Porcupine

Coendou prehensilis

Least Concern

Pernambuco Dwarf Porcupine

Coendou speratus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Quichua Porcupine?

The scientific name of Quichua Porcupine is Coendou quichua. It belongs to the genus Coendou.

What is the conservation status of Quichua Porcupine?

Quichua Porcupine (Coendou quichua) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Quichua Porcupine live?

Quichua Porcupine is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Quichua Porcupine belong to?

Quichua Porcupine (Coendou quichua) belongs to the genus Coendou, which is part of the taxonomic family Erethizontidae.

What kingdom does Quichua Porcupine belong to?

Quichua Porcupine (Coendou quichua) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Quichua Porcupine?

The closest relatives of Quichua Porcupine in the genus Coendou include Brazilian Porcupine, Pernambuco Dwarf Porcupine.