Mammalia
LC
Least Concern
Least Concern (LC)
It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk.
IUCN Red List classification
Omnivore
Red river hog
Potamochoerus porcus
The red river hog is a reddish wild pig with white ear tassels.
Natural habitat
Forests, wetlands and moist scrub.
Geographic distribution
West and Central Africa.
Diet
Roots, fruit, seeds, invertebrates and small vertebrates.
Key characteristics
A reddish wild pig with white ear tassels.
It roots with its snout and may follow monkeys for fallen fruit.
