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.
This account was last revised 6 September 2026.
How to cite this account
Erethizon dorsatum (Linnaeus, 1758). Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2434. https://cavebiology.org/species/erethizon-dorsatum/ (accessed 22 October 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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