Chacoan Peccary (Catagonus wagneri) — Endangered Mammalia

Chacoan Peccary

Catagonus wagneri

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Tayassuidae

About

The Chacoan peccary, also called the taguá, is a peccary found in the Gran Chaco of Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina. It is the only extant species of genus Catagonus. With a total estimated population of approximately 3,000, it is considered to be an endangered species.

Fun Fact

Chacoan peccaries often travel in herds of up to 20 individuals.

Quick Facts

Habitat

A few scattered giant trees are found, but the majority of the vegetation is thorny scrub vegetation

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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