VUVulnerable
White-lipped Peccary
Tayassu pecari
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorSavanna· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in TAYASSUIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is White-lipped Peccary classified as Vulnerable?
White-lipped Peccary is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does White-lipped Peccary live?
White-lipped Peccary occurs in Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, El Salvador, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White-lipped Peccary?
The main threats to White-lipped Peccary are 11.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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