Bushpig
Potamochoerus larvatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderArtiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates and Cetaceans)
- FamilySuidae (Suids)
- GenusPotamochoerus (Bushpigs)
- SpeciesPotamochoerus larvatus (Bushpig)
About the Bushpig
The bushpig (Potamochoerus larvatus) is a member of the pig family that inhabits forests, woodland, riverine vegetation and cultivated areas in East and Southern Africa. Introduced populations are also probably present in Madagascar. There have also been unverified reports of their presence on the Comoro island of Mayotte. Bushpigs are mainly nocturnal. There are several subspecies.
The vernacular name 'bushpig' may be used for either Potamochoerus species. Adult bushpigs stand from 66 to 100 cm (26 to 39 in) at the shoulder, and mature boars can reach a weight of 150 kg (330 lb), although 60 to 80 kg (130 to 180 lb) is more common. Sows are 45 to 70 kg (99 to 154 lb). They resemble the domestic pig, and can be identified by their pointed, tufted ears and face mask.
Bushpigs vary in hair colour and skin colour over their range. Southern koiropotamus and nyasae populations are dark reddish, sometimes almost black. The coat colour darkens with age. Their heads may have a 'face mask' with a contrasting pattern of blackish to dark brown and white to dark grey markings, or may sometimes be completely whitish. The ears have tassels of long hairs. Their very sharp tusks... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bushpig in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
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Phacochoerus africanus
African Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
Nyala
Tragelaphus angasii
Impala
Aepyceros melampus
Southern Giraffe
Giraffa giraffa
Blue Wildebeest
Connochaetes taurinus
Greater Kudu
Tragelaphus strepsiceros
Waterbuck
Kobus ellipsiprymnus
Northern Bushbuck
Tragelaphus scriptus
Natal Duiker
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Bush Duiker
Sylvicapra grimmia
Common Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi | |
| 2 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 3 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 4 | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 5 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 6 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 7 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 8 | Selous Game Reserve | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 10 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 11 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 12 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 13 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 14 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 15 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 16 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bushpig in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bushpig sighting in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bushpig in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Bushpig in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park in our monthly data.