The Black Rhinoceros is one of the world’s most critically endangered herbivore mammals. Found in Eastern and Southern Africa, it inhabits grasslands, forests habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Black Rhinoceros | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.1K kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 838% |
| Height | 156 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 56 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 40% |
| Avg Speed | 56 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Black Rhinoceros inhabits grasslands, forests habitats. It can be found in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Typical coloring: Gray, Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Black Rhinoceros is a solitary species belonging to the Rhinocerotidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
CR The Black Rhinoceros is classified as Critically Endangered. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Black Rhinoceros’s weight of 800–1400 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #2 of 19 Critically Endangered species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gharial | Up to 1500 kg | CR |
| 2 | Black Rhinoceros | 800–1400 kg | CR |
| 3 | Sumatran Rhino | 750–950 kg | CR |
| 4 | Sumatran Rhinoceros | 500–950 kg | CR |
| 5 | White Tiger | 100–300 kg | CR |
Related Species
How much does a Black Rhinoceros weigh?
A Black Rhinoceros typically weighs 800–1400 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Black Rhinoceros?
The Black Rhinoceros is classified as “Critically Endangered”. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Black Rhinoceros live?
The Black Rhinoceros is found in Eastern and Southern Africa, in grasslands, forests habitats.
How does the Black Rhinoceros reproduce?
The Black Rhinoceros has a gestation period of 450–480 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026