🌿Native Nature

Cape Porcupine

Hystrix africaeaustralis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Hystricidae ›Genus: Hystrix

About

The Cape porcupine or South African porcupine, (Hystrix africaeaustralis), is a species of Old World porcupine native to central and southern Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cape Porcupine?
The scientific name of Cape Porcupine is Hystrix africaeaustralis.
What is the conservation status of Cape Porcupine?
The Cape Porcupine has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Cape Porcupine belong to?
Cape Porcupine belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cape Porcupine belong to?
Cape Porcupine belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cape Porcupine belong to?
Cape Porcupine belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Cape Porcupine belong to?
Cape Porcupine belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Cape Porcupine belong to?
Cape Porcupine belongs to the family Hystricidae.
What genus does Cape Porcupine belong to?
Cape Porcupine belongs to the genus Hystrix.