Collared peccary
Pecari tajacu
ok. 40 cmAdult individual · zakres i płeć opisane przy wymiarze
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- Zwykle 15–28 kg; wyjątkowo 40–42 kg · ADWZakres źródłowy z kwalifikatorami, nie masa przypisana sylwetce
Collared peccary — size comparison
The collared peccary uses highly varied environments in the Americas. It inhabits tropical forests, scrub, dry grasslands and semi-desert areas. On hot days it
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
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approx. 40 cm
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Collared peccary — size comparison — facts and sources
The collared peccary uses highly varied environments in the Americas. It inhabits tropical forests, scrub, dry grasslands and semi-desert areas. On hot days it rests in sheltered places, including near rocks and tree bases. Activity rhythms depend on temperature and local habitat.
It is omnivorous, but plant food usually predominates. It eats roots, herbs, fruit, seeds and succulents. In dry regions prickly pears provide food and water. Forest animals' diets may differ greatly from those living at desert edges.
It lives in small, relatively stable herds. Scent and mutual contact aid group-member recognition. Herds may spread out while feeding and come close again at rest. Breeding may occur year-round if local food conditions and female condition permit.
podłoże → bark; głowa i uszy wyłączone. ADW: wysokość w barku 30–50 cm. Inne opracowania podają szersze zakresy; punkt dotyczy zakresu ADW. Punkt to środek zakresu, a nie średnia populacji. Ujęcie przednie ma przybliżony punkt zasłonięty przez głowę.