Definition

Noun: * A recently discovered large wild pig of Paraguay: The Chacoan peccary is a species of peccary (a pig-like mammal) native to the Gran Chaco region of Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina. It is distinguished by its larger size, longer legs, and more bristly coat compared to other peccaries.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Chacoan peccary is an endangered species found only in the dry forests of the Gran Chaco.
  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the Chacoan peccary.
  • Unlike its relatives, the Chacoan peccary has three hind toes.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used primarily in zoological, biological, and conservation contexts. It is often discussed in relation to its endangered status and unique ecological niche.
  • The study focused on the population dynamics of the Chacoan peccary.

Variants and Related Words

• Scientific Name: . This is the formal taxonomic name for the species.
• Tagua: A local name sometimes used for this animal.
• Peccary (n): The general term for the family of pig-like, hoofed mammals to which the Chacoan peccary belongs.

Synonyms

• Tagua
• Catagonus wagneri (scientific synonym)

Related Phrases / Collocations

• Chacoan peccary conservation
• Chacoan peccary habitat
• endangered Chacoan peccary

Notes on Meaning

This word refers specifically to one distinct biological species. It does not have multiple common meanings outside of its zoological definition. Its significance lies in its status as a living fossil, once thought to be extinct and only known from fossils until its discovery in 1975.

Noun

1. a recently discovered large wild pig of Paraguay