Sumatran porcupine

Sumatran porcupine

Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Hystricognathi
Family : Hystricidae
Species : Hystrix sumatrae

 

The Sumatran 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 Sumatran porcupine
A young / baby of a Sumatran porcupine is called a 'pup'. The females are called 'sow' and males 'boar'. A Sumatran porcupine group is called a 'prickle or family'.
Countries
Indonesia
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