Thick-spined porcupine
# Thick-spined porcupine

The thick-spined porcupine (Hystrix crassispinis) is a species of rodent in the family Hystricidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo and found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

## History

In 1996, the species was considered Near Threatened, but in 2008, this was lowered to Least Concern.

## Distribution

It is found in a wide variety of habitats ranging from natural forest to agricultural areas, with an elevation distribution of sea level to at least 1,200 m (3,900 ft).

## Threats

Although this porcupine is hunted for food, it is not a concern due to its wide distribution and high tolerance for habitat changes.

