Kingdom Animalia Family Suidae Phylum Chordata Order Even-toed ungulate | Class Mammalia Subfamily †Tetraconodontinae Rank Genus | |
Similar Nyanzachoerus, Kolpochoerus, Metridiochoerus, Tetraconodontinae, Even‑toed ungulate | ||
Notochoerus is an extinct genus of very large pig-like animals from the subfamily Tetraconodontinae. Fossils have been found in Africa, notably Uganda and Ethiopia.
Description
Notochoerus were among the largest pigs ever, with adults weighing up to 450 kg (990 lbs). These pigs were likely derived from the genus Nyanzachoerus. Like other tetraconodontine pigs, the males had ornamental growths on their skulls, formed from enamel.
References
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