Hylochoerus tapiricus

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptations strong legs for running
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape robust body with short legs
gptkbp:captive_breeding successful in some facilities
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to humid environments
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Giant_Forest_Hog
gptkbp:communication grunts and squeals
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some national parks
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:IUCN_Red_List
gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance hunted for meat in some regions
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:family gptkb:Suidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by John Edward Gray in 1847
gptkbp:foraging_behavior rooting in the ground
gptkbp:fossil_record notable fossil finds in Africa
gptkbp:genetic_studies ongoing research on genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Hylochoerus
gptkbp:gestation_period approximately 4 months
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
gptkbp:habitat_range rainforests, swamps, and grasslands
gptkbp:has_skin thick and coarse
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hylochoerus tapiricus
gptkbp:human_interaction conflict with agriculture
gptkbp:is_often_described_as gptkb:Common_Warthog
gptkbp:length 1.5-2.0 m
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years in the wild
gptkbp:litter_size 2-6 piglets
gptkbp:local_names various names in local languages
gptkbp:mating_system polygynous
gptkbp:mouth large tusks present in males
gptkbp:native_range Central and West Africa
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators large carnivores
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:pork
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:senses keen sense of smell
gptkbp:skin_color dark brown to black
gptkbp:social_behavior limited social interactions
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:territorial_behavior marking territory with scent
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and hunting
gptkbp:weight 150-300 kg
gptkbp:wildlife common in some zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hylochoerus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5