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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Atriodactyla |
| Family | : | Tayassuidae |
| Genus | : | Pecari |
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| Scientific Name | : | Pecari tajacu |
| Type | : | Mammal |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Size | : | 1.16m - 1.52m (46in - 60 in) |
| Weight | : | 9kg - 27kg (20lbs- 60lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | Unknown |
| Life Span | : | 10 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Bands of 6-12 |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Colour | : | Dark Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Bristled hairs |
| Favourite Food | : | Succulent Vegetation |
| Habitat | : | Deserts and Tropical Rainforests |
| Average Litter Size | : | 3 |
| Main Prey | : | Insects and small lizards |
| Predators | : | Coyotes, Mountain Lions and Jaguars |
| Special Features | : | Upper canines are very sharp, strong scent gland on upper rump. |