



Scientific Name
Hystrix indica
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Weight
11-19 kg
Length
Up to 100 cm
Range
India, Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan, middle east, southwest and central Asia
Habitat Type
Rocky hillsides, shrublands, grasslands, forests, plantations, agriculture fields
Threats
Habitat loss, hunting, vulnerable to persecution due to status as common agricultural pest
Did You Know
Some porcupine quills can grow to 50 cm in length,
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Weight
11-19 kg
Length
Up to 100 cm
Range
India, Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan, middle east, southwest and central Asia
Habitat Type
Rocky hillsides, shrublands, grasslands, forests, plantations, agriculture fields
Threats
Habitat loss, hunting, vulnerable to persecution due to status as common agricultural pest
Did You Know
Some porcupine quills can grow to 50 cm in length,
Through videos, stories, infographics and more, here's a deep dive into the world and life of the Indian crested porcupine