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Red River hog

Red River hog

Madagascar, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Namibia, Senegal
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Wetland, Freshwater

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
seeds, plant shoots, grasses, and wild berries

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

DISTRIBUTION: Subsaharan Africa, excluding most of Namibia; Madagascar; Comoro Isis, (probably introduced).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Red River hog is officially designated as Least Concern. 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, grassland, wetland, freshwater, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of seeds, plant shoots, grasses, and wild berries. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a crepuscular 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 Red River hog.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMadagascar, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Namibia, Senegal
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Wetland, Freshwater
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificPotamochoerus porcus
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilySuidae
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