Bicolor-spined Porcupine
Coendou bicolor
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyErethizontidae (New World Porcupines)
- GenusCoendou (Neotropical Porcupines)
- SpeciesCoendou bicolor (Bicolor-spined Porcupine)
About the Bicolor-spined Porcupine
The bicolored-spined porcupine (Coendou bicolor) is a species of nocturnal and arboreal rodent in the family Erethizontidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The head and body of Coendou bicolor measure about 543 mm (21.4 in), and another 481 mm (18.9 in) is tail. The body is covered with dense spines, pale yellow at the base and black-tipped, and significantly darker on the midback. The bicolored-spined porcupine has a fully prehensile tail that is primarily free of spines. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bicolor-spined Porcupine in Tambopata National Reserve
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Southern Amazon Red Squirrel
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Spiny Tree Rat
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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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bicolor-spined Porcupine in Tambopata National Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bicolor-spined Porcupine sighting in Tambopata National Reserve, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bicolor-spined Porcupine in Tambopata National Reserve?
July has the highest sighting rate for Bicolor-spined Porcupine in Tambopata National Reserve in our monthly data.