The Visayan warty pig (Sus cebifrons) is a critically endangered species in the pig genus (Sus). It is endemic to six of the Visayan Islands (Cebu, Negros, Panay, Masbate, Guimaras, and Siquijor) in the central Philippines.

The Philippine warty pig is one of four species of pigs endemic to the Philippines. The other three endemic species are the Visayan warty pig (S. cebifrons), Mindoro warty pig (S. oliveri) and the Palawan bearded pig (S. ahoenobarbus), also being rare members of the family Suidae.

Nearly obliterated due to deforestation, the Visayan warty pig is slowly bouncing back thanks to conservation efforts. If all goes well, an extremely rare species of warty pig with rockstar...

Named for the three pairs of fleshy warts that appear on their face (which are thought to protect their face when fighting), Visayan Warty Pigs are one of the most critically endangered swine species on the planet.

Sep 27, 2024 · The Visayan warty pig is a medium-sized pig known for its distinctive appearance, especially in males, who grow thick manes during mating season. Here are some notable physical traits: Size: Adults range from 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm) in length and can weigh between 77 and 176 pounds (35 to 80 kg).

Visayan warty pig Sus cebifrons ssp. cebifrons (now extinct) and negrinus (islands of Negros & Panay, Philippines) Status: Critically Endangered Did you know? Visayan warty pigs are typically characterised by a mane which often flops over their face, obscuring their eyes, and extending back to their loins.

Have you met a rockstar pig? Well, you are less likely to meet one anywhere in the world as the creature can be found in the Visayas only. The pig which is distinct for its mohawk (males only) is the elusive Visayan warty pig (Sus cebifrons).

The rockstar of the pig world, the male Visayan warty pig is best identified by its mane attraction – a mohawk-like tuft of hair that stretches from head to tail during the breeding season.

May 31, 2023 · The Visayan Warty Pig is a critically endangered wild pig found only in the Philippines, with a distinctive “warty” appearance and a tuft of hair on their head.

The Visayan warty pig is a relatively small species of pig with short legs, a short neck, small eyes, large snouts, and tusks. The females are considerably smaller than the males at an average body length of 12-18 inches, and weighing between 44-77 pounds when full grown.