Erethizon dorsatum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Rodentia |
| Family | Erethizontidae |
| Genus | Erethizon |
| Species | Erethizon dorsatum (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Trogloxene
- Realm
- Terrestrial
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in Kentucky.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Kentucky
Counties
- Kentucky
- Logan
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
How to cite this account
Erethizon dorsatum (Linnaeus, 1758). Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2434. https://cavebiology.org/species/erethizon-dorsatum/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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