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Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix Indica)

18.1 kilograms 40 pounds
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#425Category rank 25%Weight position MediumConfidence 1Source
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Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix Indica)

Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix Indica) has an estimated weight of 18.1 kilograms. It ranks #425 of 598 in the Animals category.

Source excerpt: The final porcupine on our list is the Indian Crested Porcupine, or more simply, the Indian Porcupine. They are the same weight as the North American Porcupine, though.

Position in category

598 Items in category 4 tonnes Category average 100 kilograms Category median 8.51 milligrams–186 tonnes Category span

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5,000-BTU Air Conditioner ≈18.1 kilograms American pit bull terrier = about 35 pounds 13.6–22.7 kilograms Bag of Lawn Fertilizer ≈18.1 kilograms Battery 13.6–22.7 kilograms

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18.1 kilograms
Bag of Lawn Fertilizer ≈18.1 kilograms Battery 13.6–22.7 kilograms Bear cubs 13.6–22.7 kilograms Great Indian Bustard 18.1 kilograms Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix Indica) This item 18.1 kilograms Medium Bag of Dog Food ≈18.1 kilograms North American Porcupine (Erethizon Dorsatum) ≈18.1 kilograms Quick Facts ≈18.1 kilograms 18 Foot (ft) Aluminum Boat 18.4 kilograms

Weight details

Typical 18.1 kilograms
Minimum 18.1 kilograms
Maximum 18.1 kilograms
Value type Exact
Weight reference text

40 pounds with quills that can grow up to 20 inches long.

Unit conversions

Kilograms18.1 kilograms
Pounds40 pounds
Metric tonnes0.018 tonnes
Grams18,144 grams
Ounces640 ounces
Stones2.86 stones

Source

1 sources
List of the 10 Heaviest Rodents in the World weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: The Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix Indica) · Article updated 2024-05-16
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More from the same article

These entries come from the same source articles, so you can keep exploring the original context.

North American Porcupine (Erethizon Dorsatum) ≈18.1 kilograms Nutria (Myocastor Coypus) 16.8 kilograms Patagonian Mara (Dolichotis patagonum) ≈15.9 kilograms African Crested Porcupine (Hystrix Cristata) ≈27.2 kilograms South African Porcupine (Hystrix Africaeaustralis) 29.5 kilograms European Beaver (Castor Fiber) 39.9 kilograms

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Same category

American pit bull terrier = about 35 pounds 13.6–22.7 kilograms Bear cubs 13.6–22.7 kilograms Great Indian Bustard 18.1 kilograms Medium Bag of Dog Food ≈18.1 kilograms North American Porcupine (Erethizon Dorsatum) ≈18.1 kilograms Kori Bustard ≈19.1 kilograms

Frequently asked questions

How much does Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix Indica) weigh?

Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix Indica) typically weighs about 18.1 kilograms, within a recorded range of 18.1 kilograms.

Where does Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix Indica) rank among Animals?

It ranks #425 of 598 entries in Animals, heavier than 25% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 1 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2024-05-16.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb451d42b00>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence Medium
Category Animals
Category rank #425 of 598
Weight position Heavier than 25% of items
Updated 2024-05-16
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID indian-crested-porcupine-hystrix-indica
URL slug indian-crested-porcupine-hystrix-indica

Confidence reflects how explicit the source wording is: exact values are high, ranges or approximations are medium, and vague statements are low.