Desert Warthog

Phacochoerus aethiopicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Suidae

About

The desert warthog is a mammalian, artiodactyl-ungulate species of the pig and swine family (Suidae) native to the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. Two subspecies have been named: the Cape warthog, which became extinct around 1865, had once inhabited South Africa, while the extant Somali warthog is largely found in Kenya and Somalia, some areas of Ethiopia, and potentially still inhabits parts of Djibouti and Eritrea.

Fun Fact

Two subspecies have been named: the Cape warthog (P.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to the Horn of Africa.

Diet

Eat insects when food is scarce, and even carrion.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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