Notochoerus Explained

Notochoerus is an extinct genus of very large pigs from the subfamily Tetraconodontinae. Fossils have been found in Africa, notably Uganda and Ethiopia.^[1]

Description

Notochoerus were among the largest pigs ever, with adults weighing up to .^{[2] [3]} These pigs were likely derived from the genus Nyanzachoerus. Like other tetraconodontine pigs, the males had ornamental growths on their skulls, formed from enamel.

Notes and References

1. 10.1671/2499 . 24 . A new species of Notochoerus (Artiodactyla, Suidae) from the Pliocene of Ethiopia . Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology . 2004 . 474–480. White . Tim D. . Suwa . Gen . 2 .
2. Evolving Eden By Alan Turner and Mauricio Anton
3. Book: Cranium: Tijdschrift Van de Werkgroep Pleistocene Zoogdieren. Volumes 22-23. Het Werkgroep. 2005. 31 August 2022. 28.