Potamochoerus facts for kids
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Potamochoerus
Gray, 1854
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Potamochoerus larvatus |
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Potamochoerus is a genus in the pig family (Suidae). The two species only live in Sub-saharan Africa. The Bushpig, possibly due to introduction by man, also can be found in Madagascar and nearby islands.
Species
- Bushpig (Potamochoerus larvatus).
- Red River Hog (Potamochoerus porcus).
See also
In Spanish: Potamochoerus para niños
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