Hystricidae

Forest

Continuous stand of trees and includes both forested areas (generally with a closed canopy) and wooded areas.

Savanna

Dominated by a grass ground cover with an overstorey of widely spaced trees and shrubs.

Shrubland

Includes ecosystems dominated by shrubs and low woody vegetation, often interspersed with grasses or sparse trees.

Grassland

Comprised of grasses and broadleaved herbaceous plants, and are either without woody plants.

Rocky areas

Defined by minimal soil, sparse vegetation, and extreme conditions.

Artificial terrestrial

Human-made environments such as urban areas, agricultural lands, and transport corridors.