General Information

Species

Pig

Synonym

Ha-Un/Naut (Means Pig In Local Nicobari Language)

Breeding Tract

Nicobar (Andaman & Nicobar)

Comment On Breeding Tract

The Islands Have A Uniform Tropical, Warm And Humid Climate. Mean Annual Rainfall Is Around 3000-3800mm. Temperature Ranges Between 23 And 30oc. Mean Relative Humidity Is Around 78%.

Main Use

Pork

Comment On Main Use

Nicobari Pig Rearing Is Considered As A Symbol Of Pride And Asset In A Family And Pigs Are Linked With All Socio-Cultural Activity/ Ceremony Of Nicobari Tribes

Origin

These Are Indigenous Pigs Of Nicobar Islands And Are Reared By Nicobari Tribes Since Time Immemorial

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Adaptability To Environment

Natural Environment Of Nicobar Islands Include Rain Forest, Mountain Forest And Plantation Area, And The Nicobari Pigs Are Well Adapted To All These Conditions.

Morphology

Colour

Mostly Black And Brown. Few Are Creamy-White, Reddish-Brown And Black And Brown Mixed

Number Of Horns

0

Visible Characteristics

Sturdy And Short With Long Body. Medium To Short Snout And Short Erect Ears. Marked Bristle Crest (Mane) On The Back Extending From Mid Head/Shoulder To Base Of The Tail. Facial Profile Varied From Flat To Concave. Neck Is Short With Very Large Jowl. No Curling Is The Characteristic Feature Of The Tail.