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White-lipped Peccary

Tayassu pecari

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Tayassuidae ›Genus: Tayassu

About

The white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari), is a hog-like animal found in Central and South America. Most of its range is in rainforests, but it is also known from a wide range of other habitats such as dry forests, grasslands, mangrove, Cerrado and dry xerophytic areas. It lives in herds of 20–300 individuals that on average take up about 120 km2 to fully function. This species is omnivorous, feeding mostly on fruit, and are usually found traveling great...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-lipped Peccary?
The scientific name of White-lipped Peccary is Tayassu pecari.
What kingdom does White-lipped Peccary belong to?
White-lipped Peccary belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does White-lipped Peccary belong to?
White-lipped Peccary belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does White-lipped Peccary belong to?
White-lipped Peccary belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does White-lipped Peccary belong to?
White-lipped Peccary belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does White-lipped Peccary belong to?
White-lipped Peccary belongs to the family Tayassuidae.
What genus does White-lipped Peccary belong to?
White-lipped Peccary belongs to the genus Tayassu.