General Information

Species

Pig

Synonym

Tripura Desi Pig

Breeding Tract

West Tripura, North Tripura, South Tripura, Dhalai (Tripura)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Also Available In Adjoining Khowai And Unakoti Districts Of Tripura

Main Use

Pork And Manure

Comment On Main Use

Mali Pigs Are Preferred For Slaughtering As Rituals Of The Local Community.

Origin

Native

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Adaptable To Local Climatic Conditions

Morphology

Colour

Black

Number Of Horns

0

Visible Characteristics

Medium Sized With Pot Belly. Medium To Small Bristles Are Ubiquitously Distributed Throughout The Body. Animals Are Characterized With Short Erect Ears Lying Perpendicular To Body Axis And Concave Snout.