Red River Hog

Potamochoerus porcus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Suidae

About

The red river hog or bushpig is a wild member of the pig family living in Africa, with most of its distribution in the Guinean and Congolian forests. It is rarely seen away from rainforests, and generally prefers areas near rivers or swamps.

Fun Fact

Red river hogs have vivid orange fur, tufted ears, and white facial whiskers that make them arguably the most colourful of all wild pigs — they root through forest floors in noisy groups of up to 20.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests and swamps

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

15-20 years

Threats

Illegal Logging
Habitat Fragmentation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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