Brazilian Porcupine

Coendou prehensilis

Least Concern

About

The Brazilian Porcupine (Coendou prehensilis) is a species in the genus Coendou. 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.

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Mammalia (memeliler)

Order

Rodentia (kemiriciler)

Species

Coendou prehensilis (Brazilian Porcupine)

Names in Other Languages

German Greifstachler

Similar Species in Coendou

Pernambuco Dwarf Porcupine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian Porcupine?

The scientific name of Brazilian Porcupine is Coendou prehensilis. It belongs to the genus Coendou.

What is the conservation status of Brazilian Porcupine?

Brazilian Porcupine (Coendou prehensilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brazilian Porcupine live?

Brazilian Porcupine is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.

What family does Brazilian Porcupine belong to?

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

Is Brazilian Porcupine endangered?

No, Brazilian Porcupine (Coendou prehensilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Brazilian Porcupine belong to?

Brazilian Porcupine (Coendou prehensilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Brazilian Porcupine?

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