Family
Erethizontidae
7 species in this taxon
Erethizontidae (Erethizontidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 4 genuss with 7 known species. This includes the genus groups Chaetomys, Coendou, Erethizon, and Sphiggurus. Among its members, 2 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Rodents (Rodentia).