Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Venezuela.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (动物界)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索动物门)

Class

Mammalia (哺乳動物)

Order

Rodentia (啮齿目)

Family

Erethizontidae

Genus

Sphiggurus

Species

Sphiggurus pruinosus (Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine)

Similar Species in Sphiggurus

Black-tailed Hairy Dwarf Porcupine

Sphiggurus melanurus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine?

The scientific name of Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine is Sphiggurus pruinosus. It belongs to the genus Sphiggurus.

What is the conservation status of Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine?

Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine (Sphiggurus pruinosus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine live?

Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine is found in Found in Venezuela.. Countries include Venezuela.

What family does Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine belong to?

Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine (Sphiggurus pruinosus) belongs to the genus Sphiggurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Erethizontidae.

What kingdom does Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine belong to?

Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine (Sphiggurus pruinosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine?

The closest relatives of Frosted Hairy Dwarf Porcupine in the genus Sphiggurus include Black-tailed Hairy Dwarf Porcupine.