# Javan warty pig (*Sus verrucosus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-13

The javan warty pig (Sus verrucosus) is a mammal in the family Suidae, order Artiodactyla. It is a large, terrestrial herbivore that is nocturnal, with adults typically about 81 kg. The IUCN Red List category for the species is Endangered (EN), a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 81.3 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 14 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Longest recorded lifespan | 17 years |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest, grassland |
| Gestation | 91.3 days – 152 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 5.74 |
| Age at maturity | 9 months |
| Active | At night (nocturnal) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Endangered (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Artiodactyla
- family: Suidae
- genus: Sus
- species: *Sus verrucosus* Boie, 1832

Synonyms: *Sus verrucosus*

## Common questions

### What is the scientific name of the javan warty pig?

The scientific name is Sus verrucosus, authority Boie, 1832. It belongs to the family Suidae.

### How heavy is the javan warty pig?

Adults typically weigh about 81 kg. It falls in the large size class, with adult body mass of 25 to 250 kg.

### What does the javan warty pig eat?

It is a herbivore.

### Is the javan warty pig endangered?

Yes. Its global IUCN Red List category is Endangered (EN), a threatened category.

### How long does the javan warty pig live?

Its typical lifespan is 14 years, with a highest recorded value of up to 17 years.

### How many young does the javan warty pig have?

A litter is 5 or 6 young, after a gestation of 121 days.

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