Quiller
Erethizon dorsatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyErethizontidae (New World Porcupines)
- GenusErethizon
- SpeciesErethizon dorsatus (Quiller)
22 Verified sightings at Badlands National Park From 2019 to 2026
345 Verified sightings across all 9 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Quiller
Recent sightings of Quiller in Badlands National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acadia National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Katmai National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Denali National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | Kenai Fjords National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 6 | Isle Royale National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 7 | Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 8 | Shenandoah National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 9 | Yosemite National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Quiller in Badlands National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Quiller sighting in Badlands National Park, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Quiller in Badlands National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Quiller in Badlands National Park in our monthly data.