How to Identify Hystricidae
Hystricidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Rodentia, class Mammalia. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Hystricidae Species
Hystrix cristata Linnaeus, 1758
Hystrix cristata Linnaeus, 1758
Hystrix cristata, the crested porcupine, is a large Old World porcupine with def…
Hystrix africaeaustralis Peters, 1852
Hystrix africaeaustralis Peters, 1852
This is a full description of the Cape porcupine, a large African porcupine spec…
Hystrix indica Kerr, 1792
Hystrix indica Kerr, 1792
Hystrix indica, the Indian crested porcupine, is a large quill-covered rodent na…
Hystrix brachyura Linnaeus, 1758
Hystrix brachyura Linnaeus, 1758
Hystrix brachyura, the Malayan porcupine, is a large quilled rodent native to So…
Atherurus africanus Gray, 1842
Atherurus africanus Gray, 1842
Atherurus africanus, the African brush-tailed porcupine, is a nocturnal porcupin…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Hystricidae?
Hystricidae animals belong to the Rodentia order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 5 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Hystricidae?
Hystricidae is classified in the order Rodentia, class Mammalia, phylum Chordata. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
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