Nguruwe was an extinct genus of even-toed ungulates that existed during the Miocene in Africa.

Etymology

The word "Nguruwe" is the Swahili word for pig.

Taxonomy

It was formerly considered a member of the subfamily Listriodontinae, but has since been placed in Hyotheriinae.

Palaeoecology

δ18O analysis indicates that N. kijivium consumed underground roots and environmental water, contrasting with hypotheses that it was folivorous based on its tooth morphology.