Wildschwein
Sus scrofa
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_boar
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Artiodactyla
Family
Suidae
Genus
Sus
Wildschwein belongs to the family Suidae, order Artiodactyla, within the Mammalia class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Wild boar populations face severe pressure from habitat fragmentation and conversion of forests and woodlands to agricultural land and urban development. Intensive hunting pressure, disease transmission from domestic pigs, and human-wildlife conflict in agricultural areas have contributed to population declines in certain regions, though conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Deciduous and mixed forests, woodland edges, scrublands, grasslands, and agricultural areas from sea level to montane regions up to 4,000m elevation. Also occupies wetlands, reed beds, and dense vegetation near water sources.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Wild boar populations face severe pressure from habitat fragmentation and conversion of forests and woodlands to agricultural land and urban development. Intensive hunting pressure, disease transmission from domestic pigs, and human-wildlife conflict in agricultural areas have contributed to population declines in certain regions, though conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority.
Agricultural expansion
Disease transmission from domestic pigs
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Human-wildlife conflict
Overhunting and persecution
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (CR).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LCLeast Concern | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
| EU | LCLeast Concern | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Wildschwein (Sus scrofa). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/wildschwein