Bearded Pig (Sus barbatus) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Bearded Pig

Sus barbatus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Suidae

About

Bearded pig may refer to:Bornean bearded pig, Sus barbatus, native to Sumatra, Borneo, and the Malay Peninsula Palawan bearded pig, Sus ahoenobarbus, native to the Philippines

Fun Fact

Bearded pigs undertake mass migrations of hundreds of kilometres through Borneo's forests, following the fruiting cycles of dipterocarp trees — these epic treks can involve herds of thousands.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

15-20 years

Threats

  • Habitat Fragmentation
  • Illegal Logging
  • Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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