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Brazilian porcupine

A species of Prehensile-tailed porcupines, Also known as Prehensile-tailed porcupine
Scientific name : Coendou prehensilis Genus : Prehensile-tailed porcupines

Brazilian porcupine, A species of Prehensile-tailed porcupines
Also known as:
Prehensile-tailed porcupine
Scientific name: Coendou prehensilis
Genus: Prehensile-tailed porcupines
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Brazilian porcupine (Coendou prehensilis) Photo By Jacek Kisielewski , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

He has a body length of about 65 cm and has a about 45 cm long prehensile tail, which he winds from below around the branch. The whole body is yellowish to yellow-brown and covered with spines, but they are missing in the face. The top of the tail tip is bald, clothed with transverse horn scales and very sensitive.

General Info

Lifespan

15-17 years

Diet

Brazilian porcupine exhibits primarily herbivorous dietary habits, focusing extensively on leaves, flowers, and fruits. It exhibits a preference for fruiting species, interspersed with occasional ingestion of insects and small vertebrates.

Appearance

The brazilian porcupine is a medium-sized rodent with stout, spiny fur that mixes white, brown, and black hues. Its most distinguishing feature is the extremely long, powerful, prehensile tail, which is essential for maneuvering in its arboreal habitat. This species is known for its crescent-shaped ears, small eyes, and long, curved claws for climbing. There are no evident differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Brazilian porcupine is a predominantly nocturnal arboreal species, deriving sustenance primarily from foliage, fruits, and flowers. Remarkable for their prehensile tails, which function almost like a fifth limb, they are solitary, with territories marked through scent glands. They exhibit slow, cautious movement to avoid predation.

Population

Stable
Brazilian porcupine (Coendou prehensilis) Brazilian porcupine (Coendou prehensilis) Photo By Jacek Kisielewski , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Mammals
Order
Gnawing mammals
Family
New world porcupines
Genus
Prehensile-tailed porcupines
Species
Brazilian porcupine
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