Mammal
Wild Boar
The ancestor of the domestic pig
Family Suidae
Suidae is a taxonomic family in the order Artiodactyla, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Wild Boar, Domestic Pig and Warthog. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Suidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Boar Sus scrofa | 90 kg | 1.5 m | 40 km/h | 14 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania | Least Concern |
| Domestic Pig Sus scrofa domesticus | 100 kg | 1.5 m | 17 km/h | 15 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America | Domesticated |
| Warthog Phacochoerus africanus | 80 kg | 1.4 m | 48 km/h | 15 yrs | Africa | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
