First Observation of an Albino Crested Porcupine Hystrix cristata Linnaeus, 1758 (Mammalia: Rodentia) in Algeria

Authors: Ahmim M*, Benhammou A and Elbouhisssi M

DOI: 10.23880/izab-16000497

Volume 6, Issue 4

Abstract

In the Northwest of Algeria a specimen of the crested porcupine Hystrix cristata Linnaeus, 1758 (Mammalia Rodentia) was observed, captured and photographed in the forest of Toumiet department of Sidi Bel Abbes. The specimen was completely albinos and this is the first time we see this phenomenon in a porcupine in Algeria.

Keywords: Rodentia; Pigmentation; North Africa; Sidi Bel Abbes; Conservation

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