Sulawesi babirusa
Babyrousa celebensis
ok. 61 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- up to around 100 kgNajwiększe dorosłe osobniki
Sulawesi babirusa — size comparison
The Sulawesi babirusa (Babyrousa celebensis) is a pig of tropical forests on Sulawesi and nearby Indonesian islands. It uses forest thickets, often near water.
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Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in cm
020406080
approx. 61 cm
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Sulawesi babirusa — size comparison — facts and sources
The Sulawesi babirusa (Babyrousa celebensis) is a pig of tropical forests on Sulawesi and nearby Indonesian islands. It uses forest thickets, often near water. Its skin is almost bare and grey, and the limbs relatively slender. Sparse bristles may show along the back. In males, upper tusks pierce the muzzle skin and curve towards the forehead.
Babirusas usually remain in small groups, although males may live alone. They use forest thickets, often near water, and rest in sheltered places.
San Diego Zoo podaje około 61 cm wysokości i masę do około 100 kg. Plansza wykorzystuje bezpośrednio 61 cm w barku; kły nie wpływają na skalę.