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IUCN status: Least ConcernWild Boar at a glance
The Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) is a mammal in the family Suidae. In Indonesia, observation records come mainly from East Nusa Tenggara, Bali, Lampung. Diet: plants (tubers, roots, fruit, seeds) plus small animals, eggs and carrion; a omnivore. IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.
| Scientific name | Sus scrofa |
|---|---|
| Indonesian name | Babi Hutan |
| Group | Mammals |
| Family | Suidae |
| Observation records | East Nusa Tenggara, Bali, Lampung |
| Taxonomic group | Artiodactyla |
| GBIF records | 160 human-observation records, 2016–2026 |
| Data retrieved | 2026-09-23 |
| IUCN status | Least Concern · IUCN Red List (via GBIF) · checked 1 October 2026 |
| Diet type | Omnivore (eats plants and animals) — plants (tubers, roots, fruit, seeds) plus small animals, eggs and carrion · Animal Diversity Web |
| Reproduction | Giving birth to live young (viviparous) · Animal Diversity Web |
| Active | Cathemeral (active irregularly by day and night) — More nocturnal where hunted or near people. · Sus scrofa (wild boar) - Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan |
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What is the Wild Boar?
Wild Boar refers to Sus scrofa, in the genus Sus, family Suidae, and order Artiodactyla. The scientific name follows the accepted taxon in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Common names can vary between places; the scientific name distinguishes this species from relatives.
What is known about the Wild Boar?
Wild boar have both native and human-transported populations; wild, domestic and feral animals must not be combined into a single population claim.
Read that fact alongside the scientific name and species source, not as proof from an unclear photograph. Populations, ages and taxonomic limits can differ; when identification is uncertain, record the broader group.
Evidence: Species account — background reading ↗
Habitat and field observations of the Wild Boar
Wild boar use forest, scrub and agricultural mosaics with cover. They are omnivores taking plant material, insects and small animals, with the mix depending on place.
Evidence: GBIF species treatments — natural-history accounts ↗
How many Indonesian records name the Wild Boar?
When checked on 2026-09-23, the GBIF search returned 160 human-observation records from Indonesia under this species name for 2016–2026. That is a count of indexed records, not an estimate of population, abundance or unique individuals. Observation effort can vary by location, and the count may change as records are added or identifications revised.
Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
Where were observations reported?
Place labels appearing in the results include East Nusa Tenggara, Bali, Lampung. They are labels attached to records, not a complete range map or evidence that the species occurs only there. Some labels may be broad or inconsistent. Check the underlying records before using the location information for field decisions.
Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
How can you observe the Wild Boar?
Watch from a distance, do not feed, and avoid sharing precise locations of vulnerable dens or resting sites. Do not try to catch or touch wild mammals. A well-documented sighting helps others check the identification without turning one encounter into a conservation-status claim.
Explore related animals
To explore this group further, compare Wild Boar with Domestic Water Buffalo, Sumatran Surili, Asian Palm Civet. These links reflect a shared genus, family, order, class or catalogue group; taxonomic proximity does not imply identical habitat needs or conservation status.
Scientific classification of the Wild Boar
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Artiodactyla |
| Family | Suidae |
| Genus | Sus |
| Species | Sus scrofa |
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology (for example class Reptilia).
Common questions about the Wild Boar
What is the scientific name of the Wild Boar?
The scientific name of the Wild Boar is Sus scrofa, in the family Suidae and the order Artiodactyla. In Indonesian it is called Babi Hutan.
What kind of animal is the Wild Boar?
The Wild Boar is a mammal in the family Suidae. By diet it is a omnivore (eats plants and animals): a plants (tubers, roots, fruit, seeds) plus small animals, eggs and carrion.
Where does the Wild Boar live in Indonesia?
Observation records of the Wild Boar summarised in this guide mainly come from East Nusa Tenggara, Bali, Lampung. That list is not a complete range map.
What does the Wild Boar eat?
The Wild Boar is a plants (tubers, roots, fruit, seeds) plus small animals, eggs and carrion. That makes it a omnivore (eats plants and animals). Source: Animal Diversity Web.
How does the Wild Boar reproduce?
The Wild Boar reproduces by giving birth to live young (viviparous). Source: Animal Diversity Web.
Is the Wild Boar nocturnal?
The cited source records the Wild Boar as cathemeral (active irregularly by day and night). More nocturnal where hunted or near people. Source: Sus scrofa (wild boar) - Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan.
See also the list of nocturnal and diurnal animals in Indonesia.
What is the scientific classification of the Wild Boar?
Scientific classification of the Wild Boar: kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Mammalia, order Artiodactyla, family Suidae, genus Sus, species Sus scrofa.
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology.
Is the Wild Boar endangered?
No, according to the global IUCN assessment. On the IUCN Red List, the Wild Boar is listed as Least Concern: it does not qualify for a threatened category or for Near Threatened in the global assessment. Source: IUCN Red List (via GBIF), checked 1 October 2026.
This global category is separate from legal protection in Indonesia. To check whether the Wild Boar is a protected species, consult the current national list of protected species or contact the local BKSDA (natural resources conservation office).
Sources & references
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗
- GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
- GBIF species treatments — natural-history accounts ↗
- iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations ↗
- Species account — background reading ↗
- Animal Diversity Web ↗
- Animal Diversity Web ↗
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (GBIF) ↗
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, version 2026-1, via GBIF (CC BY 4.0) ↗
References can change. Check dates and context in the original source. How we use sources and data →
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Further reading
Wild boar: facts, threats and conservation ↗ — World Animal Rescue Network.
Related site: PanduanHewan’s founder is also a director of World Animal Rescue Network.
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PanduanHewan. Wild Boar (Sus scrofa). Last substantive update: 1 October 2026. https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sus-scrofa/