# Pig tapeworm (*Taenia solium*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The pig tapeworm (Taenia solium), also called the pork tapeworm or measly pork tapeworm, is a worm in the family Taeniidae, order Cyclophyllidea and class Cestoda. It belongs to the phylum Platyhelminthes and was named by Linnaeus, 1758. The pig tapeworm has a body length of 8 m, and its main food is glucose. It is a living, not extinct species, and checklists record it in Australia.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | 8 m |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | glucose |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Reproduction | Eggs |
| Conservation status | Not recorded |
| Countries on record | 1 country |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Platyhelminthes
- class: Cestoda
- order: Cyclophyllidea
- family: Taeniidae
- genus: Taenia
- species: *Taenia solium* Linnaeus, 1758

Synonyms: *Cysticercus cellulosae*, *Taenia cucurbitina*

## Countries on record

Countries where Catalogue of Life checklists list the species. Many checklists carry no country data, so the list is often incomplete. It is not a range map.

Australia

## Common questions

### How long is the pig tapeworm?

The pig tapeworm has a body length of 8 m.

### What does the pig tapeworm eat?

Its main food is glucose.

### What kind of animal is the pig tapeworm?

It is a worm in the family Taeniidae, class Cestoda and phylum Platyhelminthes.

### What is the scientific name of the pig tapeworm?

Its scientific name is Taenia solium, in the genus Taenia.

### Who named Taenia solium and when?

It was named by Linnaeus, 1758.

### Which countries is the pig tapeworm recorded in?

Checklists record it in Australia.

### Is the pig tapeworm extinct?

No, it is a living species and is not extinct, according to Catalogue of Life.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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