Orange-spined hairy dwarf porcupine



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Adult weight : 1.75 kg (3.85 lbs)

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Orange-spined hairy dwarf porcupine

Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Hystricognathi
Family : Erethizontidae
Species : Sphiggurus villosus

 

The Orange-spined hairy dwarf porcupine is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Namings for the orangespined hairy dwarf porcupine
A young / baby of a orangespined hairy dwarf porcupine is called a 'pup'. The females are called 'sow' and males 'boar'. A orangespined hairy dwarf porcupine group is called a 'prickle or family'.
Countries
Brazil

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