Overview
Collared Peccary (Javelina) appears on the Exotic Wildlife Association species list as Hog (Javelina) — ESA: Not Listed; CITES: N/A. [1]
Native range
Collared peccaries ( Pecari tacaju ) are native to Nearctic and Neotropical regions, in North, Central, and South America. [2]
Size
15–42 kg (ADW range). [2]
Lifespan
15 years (wild, range); 31 years (captivity, range); 7 years (wild, average). [2]
Breeding & gestation
Gestation 142–148 days; offspring per birth: 1–4; females mature at 11 months. [2]
Temperament & social structure
Not verified from a primary source for this page.
Habitat needs
Collared peccaries live in a variety of subtropical and tropical areas such as rainforests and woodlands, as well as arid or semi-arid areas, such as deserts and grasslands. ADW biomes: desert or dune, savanna or grassland, forest. Elevation range 0–3,000 m. [2]
Where they thrive (Texas / US)
Not verified from a primary source for this page.
Space per animal
No verified species-specific stocking rate was found. Carrying capacity depends on rainfall, range condition and competing grazers—get a range/stocking assessment (NRCS or Texas A&M AgriLife).
Housing & shelter
Not verified from a primary source for this page.
Fencing
No primary-source fencing standard was verified for this species; get containment advice from an experienced keeper or veterinarian.
Natural diet
Collared peccaries are omnivores, though the majority of their diet is vegetation, such as grasses (family Poaceae ), forbs, woody plants, an succulents. ADW diet type: carnivore, insectivore, herbivore, folivore, frugivore, granivore. [2]
Feed & supplementation
No verified species-specific diet formulation was found for this page; follow a veterinarian or nutritionist.
Common health issues & parasites
No verified species-specific health list for this page; consult a veterinarian experienced with this species.
Vet care & vaccination
No vaccines are labeled for this species in the US; any vaccination protocol is extra-label and should be set by a veterinarian experienced with exotic hoofstock. (No specific protocol was verified for this page.)
Handling & capture
Capture myopathy—muscle damage from pursuit, restraint and transport—is often fatal in wild ungulates. Minimize chase time and stress, avoid hot conditions, use appropriate chemical immobilization by a vet, and release/unload quickly. [3]
Conservation status
IUCN Red List: Least Concern. [4]
Legal notes (general info, not legal advice)
General information, not legal advice. USDA APHIS licensing under the Animal Welfare Act applies to dealers and exhibitors; check USDA and your state wildlife and animal-health agencies before buying, moving or selling. [5][6]
Sources
- Exotic Wildlife Association – Endangered Species List (ESA status & CITES appendix)
- Animal Diversity Web (Univ. of Michigan) – Pecari tajacu
- Breed et al. 2019, Understanding capture myopathy (Conservation Physiology, PMC6612673)
- IUCN Red List – Pecari tajacu (assessment page)
- TPWD Outdoor Annual – Nongame, Exotic & Other Species (exotic status in Texas)
- USDA APHIS – Animal Welfare Act licensing & registration
Figures are taken from the numbered sources; items marked "not verified" could not be confirmed from a primary source and are intentionally left blank. Husbandry guidance is general—confirm with an exotic-animal veterinarian.