Collared peccary
Species of mammals belonging to the peccary family / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Giant peccary?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The collared peccary (Dicotyles tajacu) is a species of artiodactyl (even-toed) mammal in the family Tayassuidae found in North, Central, and South America. It is the only member of the genus Dicotyles. They are commonly referred to as javelina, saíno, taitetu, or báquiro, although these terms are also used to describe other species in the family. The species is also known as the musk hog. In Trinidad, it is colloquially known as quenk.[3]
Quick Facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...
Collared peccary | |
---|---|
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Artiodactyla |
Family: | Tayassuidae |
Genus: | Dicotyles Cuvier, 1816 |
Species: | D. tajacu |
Binomial name | |
Dicotyles tajacu | |
Synonyms | |
Pecari tajacu |
Close