crested porcupine

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Chordata (척삭동물)

Class

Mammalia (포유류)

Order

Rodentia (설치류)

Family

Hystricidae

Genus

Hystrix

Species

Hystrix cristata (crested porcupine)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Puercoespín

French Porc-épic du Nord de l'Afrique

German Stachelschwein

Similar Species in Hystrix

Malayan porcupine

Hystrix brachyura

Least Concern

Indian Crested Porcupine

Hystrix indica

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of crested porcupine?

The scientific name of crested porcupine is Hystrix cristata. It belongs to the genus Hystrix.

What is the conservation status of crested porcupine?

crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does crested porcupine live?

crested porcupine is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom.

What family does crested porcupine belong to?

crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) belongs to the genus Hystrix, which is part of the taxonomic family Hystricidae.

Is crested porcupine endangered?

No, crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does crested porcupine belong to?

crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of crested porcupine?

The closest relatives of crested porcupine in the genus Hystrix include Malayan porcupine, Indian Crested Porcupine.