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| Classification (HAGRID: 02408) | |
| Taxonomy | Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry) Order: Artiodactyla Family: Suidae Genus: Sus |
| Species | Sus salvanius |
| Common name | Pygmy hog |
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits | |
| Maximum longevity | 14 years (captivity) |
| Source | ref. 671 |
| Sample size | small |
| Data quality | acceptable |
| Observations | In the wild, these animals have been estimated to live up to 12 years [0573]. One specimen lived over 14 years at Berlin Zoo [0671]. They are critically endangered and hence their longevity may be underestimated. |
Life history traits (averages) | |
| Female sexual maturity | 700 days |
| Male sexual maturity | 700 days |
| Gestation | 108 days |
| Weaning | |
| Litter size | 3 (viviparous) |
| Litters per year | |
| Inter-litter interval | |
| Weight at birth | 191.5 g |
| Weight at weaning | |
| Adult weight | 8,000 g |
| Postnatal growth rate | |
| Maximum longevity residual | 72 % |
Metabolism | |
| No information on metabolism available. | |
References |
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[0671] Richard Weigl (2005), Longevity of Mammals in Captivity; from the Living Collections of the World | |
External resources | |
| Integrated Taxonomic Information System | ITIS 625018 |
| Animal Diversity Web | ADW account |
| Encyclopedia of Life | Search EOL |
| Genome Project | Search NCBI |
| Entrez | |
| Ageing literature | |
| Images | Google Image search |
| Internet | Search Google |
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