Definition

Noun: 1. Collared Peccary: A species of peccary, a medium-sized hoofed mammal, native to semi-desert and arid regions of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America. It is characterized by its dark grey coat and a faint, often indistinct, band of lighter hair around the neck and shoulders resembling a collar. Its scientific name is Pecari tajacu, and it is also commonly known as the javelina.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The peccari angulatus is well-adapted to life in the thorny scrublands.
  • We spotted a herd of peccari angulatus foraging near the canyon.
  • Unlike its relatives, the peccari angulatus typically lives in smaller family groups.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term 'peccari angulatus' is an older or alternative scientific name. In modern biological taxonomy, the accepted binomial name for this species is . Using 'peccari angulatus' often appears in historical texts or specific zoological references.

Variants and Related Words

• Javelina (n): The most common colloquial name for this animal in the regions where it lives.
  • Hikers are warned not to approach javelinas, as they can be defensive.
• Collared Peccary (n): The standard common English name.
  • The collared peccary's diet consists mainly of roots, fruits, and cacti.
• Musk Hog (n): An informal name referring to the strong scent gland on the animal's back.
• Peccary (n): The general term for the family of pig-like mammals found in the Americas, which includes the collared, white-lipped, and Chacoan peccary.

Synonyms

• Collared Peccary
• Javelina
• Pecari tajacu (scientific synonym)

Related Phrases

• To scent-mark: A behavior common to peccaries, including the peccari angulatus, where they rub their scent glands on objects to mark territory.
• Herbivorous herd animal: A phrase describing its diet and social behavior.

Noun

1. dark grey peccary with an indistinct white collar; of semi desert areas of Mexico and southwestern United States