CR Herbivore Grasslands, Forests
800–1400 kg
Weight
35–50 yrs
Lifespan
56 km/h
Top Speed
Eastern and Southern Africa
Found In
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.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 42.5 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↑ 89% |
Endemic to Eastern and Southern Africa
Habitat: Grasslands, Forests
Found In: Eastern and Southern Africa
Coloration: Gray, Black
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 450–480 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 35–50 years
On the Brink of Extinction
CR Listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 19 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Critically Endangered Species
Ranked #2 of 19 by typical adult weight.
| # | 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 |
| 6 | Western Gorilla | 68–182 kg | CR |
Other Rhinocerotidae Species
The Rhinocerotidae family has 4 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumatran Rhino | 750–950 kg | Herbivore | CR |
| Sumatran Rhinoceros | 500–950 kg | Herbivore | CR |
| White Rhinoceros | 1800–2500 kg | Herbivore | NT |