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Long-tailed Porcupine (Trichys fasciculata)

Long-tailed Porcupine

Trichys fasciculata

About the Long-tailed Porcupine

The long-tailed porcupine (Trichys fasciculata) is a species of rodent in the family Hystricidae. It is monotypic within the genus Trichys, and is found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Long-tailed Porcupine?

The scientific name of the Long-tailed Porcupine is Trichys fasciculata.

How many Long-tailed Porcupine sightings have been recorded?

29 observations of the Long-tailed Porcupine have been recorded on iNaturalist.

29 observations on iNaturalist
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