Notochoerus
Sign in to saveNotochoerus is an extinct genus of very large pigs from the subfamily Tetraconodontinae. Fossils have been found in Africa, notably Uganda and Ethiopia.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Notochoerus is referenced by 62 other articles, and connects out to Listriodontinae, Tayassuidae and Babyrousa.
Vinony files it under Fossil taxa described in 1925, Miocene Artiodactyla and Miocene mammals of Africa.
Its subject is documented across 5 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Tetraconodontinae
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- Extinct giant pigs.jpg
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- Notochoerus
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Notochoerus is an extinct genus of very large pigs from the subfamily Tetraconodontinae. Fossils have been found in Africa, notably Uganda and Ethiopia.
== Description == Notochoerus were among the largest pigs ever, with adults weighing up to . These pigs were likely derived from the genus Nyanzachoerus. Like other tetraconodontine pigs, the males had ornamental growths on their skulls, formed from enamel.
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