Indian Crested Porcupine

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Russia.

🇷🇺 Russia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Rodentia (Roedores)

Family

Hystricidae

Genus

Hystrix

Species

Hystrix indica (Indian Crested Porcupine)

Names in Other Languages

German Indisches Stachelschwein

Similar Species in Hystrix

Malayan porcupine

Hystrix brachyura

Least Concern

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crested porcupine

Hystrix cristata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Crested Porcupine?

The scientific name of Indian Crested Porcupine is Hystrix indica. It belongs to the genus Hystrix.

What is the conservation status of Indian Crested Porcupine?

Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Indian Crested Porcupine live?

Indian Crested Porcupine is found in Found in Russia.. Countries include Russia.

What family does Indian Crested Porcupine belong to?

Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica) belongs to the genus Hystrix, which is part of the taxonomic family Hystricidae.

Is Indian Crested Porcupine endangered?

No, Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Indian Crested Porcupine belong to?

Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Indian Crested Porcupine?

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