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white-lipped peccary

Tayassu pecari

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Artiodactyla (อันดับสัตว์กีบคู่)

Species

Tayassu pecari (white-lipped peccary)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pecari labios blancos

French Pécari à lèvres blanches

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of white-lipped peccary?

The scientific name of white-lipped peccary is Tayassu pecari. It belongs to the genus Tayassu.

What is the conservation status of white-lipped peccary?

white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does white-lipped peccary live?

white-lipped peccary is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does white-lipped peccary belong to?

white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari) belongs to the genus Tayassu, which is part of the taxonomic family Tayassuidae.

Is white-lipped peccary endangered?

Yes, white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does white-lipped peccary belong to?

white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).