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Phacochoerus is a genus in the family Suidae, commonly known as warthogs (pronounced wart-hog). They are pigs who live in open and semi-open habitats, even in quite arid regions, in sub-Saharan Africa.
There are two species of warthog, the desert warthog and the most well known and widespread, common warthog. Desert warthogs can be differentiated from the common species by their curled ear tips, larger snout and lack of front teeth.
19 Ιαν 2023 · Unbeknownst to most, there are two species of warthogs roaming the African continent – the common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) and the desert warthog (Phacochoerus aeithiopicus). As the name implies, the former is the more widely distributed of the two and is found throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa.
The Common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only pig species that has adapted to grazing and savanna habitats.
The common warthog is a medium-sized species, with a head-and-body length ranging from 0.9 to 1.5 m (2 ft 11 in to 4 ft 11 in), and shoulder height from 63.5 to 85 cm (25.0 to 33.5 in). Females, at 45 to 75 kg (99 to 165 lb), are smaller and lighter than males, at 60 to 150 kg (130 to 330 lb).
Common Warthogs are the only African pig that are typical open-country species, with morphological and behavioral adaptations typical to grazers. Generally they are confined to various types of savanna grasslands, open bushlands and woodlands, usually within range of perennial surface water.
There are two warthog species, the widespread common warthog and the desert warthog. Common warthogs have larger tusks and more extensive manes than their desert cousins, and are commonly found across sub-Saharan Africa in open plains, grassland savannahs, and woodlands.
