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🦔 Indian Porcupine

Hystrix indica

LC — Least ConcernPopulation: stable→ stableAssessed 2016

Population

stable

Estimated in the wild

IUCN Status

LC

Least Concern

Population Trend

stable

Current trajectory

Range States

8

Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh

Description

The Indian Porcupine is a large, nocturnal rodent covered in protective quills. It is widespread across the Indian subcontinent, inhabiting rocky hillsides and scrub forests where it digs extensive burrow systems.

Habitat

Rocky hillsides, scrublands, dry forests, grasslands, and agricultural margins

Threats

  • Hunted for quills and meat
  • Habitat loss to development
  • Persecuted as an agricultural pest
  • Road mortality

Geographic Range

Found in

RajasthanGujaratMadhya PradeshMaharashtraKarnatakaTamil NaduUttarakhandHimachal Pradesh

Species data from IUCN Red List. Range information based on known distribution.