Feral pig

Kauaʻi evidence

Current DLNR Kauaʻi hunting page and reserve plans confirm island presence and management.

Names and classification

Scientific name

Sus scrofa

Common names

Feral pig

Record type

species

Kauaʻi occurrence and status

Kauaʻi occurrence

Confirmed on Kauaʻi

Origin

Introduced; includes long-managed and feral lineages

Conservation status

Not listed

Evidence date

2026-09-13

Evidence limits

Uncertainty is retained at site, abundance, and trend levels.

Habitat and ecology

Habitats

wet forest · dry forest · bog margins · farms · riparian areas

Food and resource needs

roots · fruit · invertebrates · small animals · carrion

Reproduction

dense cover · year-round opportunity where resources permit

Shelter

forest cover · drainages

Threats and conservation

Threats

soil disturbance · erosion · weed spread · native plant damage · disease and mosquito-breeding habitat interactions

Conservation actions

fencing · professional control · regulated hunting · rapid fence repair

Monitoring

sign transects · camera traps · fence breach logs

Data gaps

Site-scale abundance and trend coverage remains uneven.

Process and seasonal context

Seasonal timing

Established feral populations

Seasonal description

Kauaʻi status: Confirmed on Kauaʻi. Ecological relationships include native forest, soils, streams, invasive plants, and watershed protection work.

Sources and further reading

• https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/hunting/kauai/
• https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/files/2013/02/NPK_FINAL_small-file.pdf
• https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/ecosystems/nars/kauai/hono-o-na-pali-2/