About Sus barbatus Müller, 1838
Taxonomic Identity
The Bornean bearded pig, with the scientific name Sus barbatus Müller, 1838, is also called the Sunda bearded pig or just bearded pig, and it is a species belonging to the pig genus Sus.
Diagnostic Physical Features
This species can be identified by its prominent beard, and individuals sometimes have tassels on their tails.
Geographic Range
It lives in Southeast Asia, occurring on Sumatra, Borneo, the Malay Peninsula, and various smaller islands including Tawi-Tawi in the Sulu archipelago, where it inhabits both rainforests and mangrove forests.
Social Structure
Bearded pigs live in family groups.
Reproduction
They become able to reproduce at 18 months of age, and they can crossbreed with other species in the family Suidae.
Known Predators
In East Kalimantan, the reticulated python is counted among the potential predators of the Bornean bearded pig.
