The thick-spined porcupine (Hystrix crassispinis) is a species of rodent in the family Hystricidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo and found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
| Thick-spined porcupine | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Hystricidae |
| Genus: | Hystrix |
| Species: | H. crassispinis |
| Binomial name | |
| Hystrix crassispinis (Günther, 1877) | |
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History
In 1996, the species was considered Near Threatened, but in 2008, this was lowered to Least Concern.[1]
Distribution
It is found in a wide variety of habitats ranging from natural forest to agricultural areas, with an elevation distribution of sea level to at least 1,200 m (3,900 ft).[1]
Threats
Although this porcupine is hunted for food, it is not a concern due to its wide distribution and high tolerance for habitat changes.[1]
References
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