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Phacochoerus

Phacochoerus

9.9
A large African wild pig with big warts on its face and curved tusks
  • noun
  • /ˌfækəˈkoʊərəs/
  • Specialized
: Phacochoerus
  • The Phacochoerus, commonly known as the warthog, can often be seen grazing in the African savanna.

Examples

  • The Phacochoerus has distinct facial warts that make it easily recognizable among wild pigs.

  • New reports have suggested greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) as potential wildlife reservoirs of bovine tuberculosis (4).

    Academic text (2015)

  • Tourists were excited to spot a Phacochoerus during their safari, as they are unique to Africa.

Synonyms

warthog
vsPhacochoerus
  • South African
9 5.5

A wild African pig with large curved tusks and bumpy lumps on its face

refers to the wider scientific group rather than the single animal
genus Phacochoerus
vsPhacochoerus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of wild African pigs called warthogs with large facial warts and curved tusks

is the common phrase for the same taxonomic group

Compounds

genus Phacochoerus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of wild African pigs called warthogs with large facial warts and curved tusks

Surface Forms

Phacochoerus singular
Phacochoeri plural

Etymology

Phacochoerus comes from Greek parts phaco- meaning 'lentil' or 'small lump' and -choerus meaning 'pig'. So it is like a 'lentil-pig', a name that points to the warthog's large facial warts and curved tusks.