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Wild pig

Country

Specie

ISO3
SLB
Language
eng.
Other name
Sus papuensis
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: black <br> comment: red eyes
Other specific visible traits
Generally small and long snout.
Domestication status
wild
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
locally adapted breed; these feral pigs are similar to the feral ones found in PNG.
Location within country
These pigs are found in most of the big islands although their habitat have been threatened by logging operations which are all over the major islands.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Tamworth

Country

Specie

ISO3
SLB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Tamworth
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Can cope with new changes.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic, locally adapted breed.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable

Saddleback

Country

Specie

ISO3
SLB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Saddleback
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic, locally adapted breed.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered

Native Pig

Country

Specie

ISO3
SLB
Language
eng.
Other name
Village Pig
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: black, brown <br>multi coloured: black with grey or white patches, red with black patches
Weight males
28.40
Other specific visible traits
small body size, long straight snout, swept back ears and straight tail
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Local crosses

Country

Specie

ISO3
SLB
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Large White

Country

Specie

ISO3
SLB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Large White
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Can cope with new changes.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic, locally adapted breed.
Location within country
Common all over the provinces, in Training centres, provincial farms and small holder farms.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Landrace

Country

Specie

ISO3
SLB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Landrace
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Can cope with new changes.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic, locally adapted breed.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Duroc

Country

Specie

ISO3
SLB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Duroc
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced; locall adapted
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Berkshire

Country

Specie

ISO3
SLB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Berkshire
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Can cope with new changes.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic, locally adapted breed.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Muscovy

Country

Specie

ISO3
SLB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Muscovy
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Species
Description of origin
exotic, locally developed breed.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
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