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Chaco Peccary

Chaco Peccary

Argentina, Paraguay
Status
Endangered

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Desert

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
grasses, fresh leaves, herbaceous plants, and wild seeds

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

COMMENT: Originally described from pre-Hispanic and subfossil remains; subsequently discovered alive (Wetzel et al., 1975, Science, 189: 379 - 381; see also Wetzel, 1977, Bull. Carnegie Mus. Nat. Hist., 3: 1 - 36); Wetzel, 1981, Carnegie Mag., 55: 24 - 32.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Chaco Peccary is officially designated as Endangered. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, desert, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of grasses, fresh leaves, herbaceous plants, and wild seeds. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Chaco Peccary.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeArgentina, Paraguay
Habitat RangeForest, Desert
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusEndangered
ScientificCatagonus wagneri
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyTayassuidae