Spiny monotreme (7)

I believe the answer is:

echidna

(Other definitions for echidna that I've seen before include "Such a beast" , "Oz native" , "Little animal" , "Australian creature" , "Prickly creature" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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