New ZealandThe Kakapo is one of the world’s most critically endangered herbivore species. Found in New Zealand, it inhabits forests, islands habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Kakapo | Herbivore Species Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4 kg | 110 kg | ↓ 96% |
| Height | 60 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 2.4 km/h | 35 km/h | ↓ 93% |
| Avg Speed | 2.5 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Kakapo inhabits forests, islands habitats. It can be found in New Zealand.
Typical coloring: Green.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Kakapo is a solitary species belonging to the Strigopidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
CR The Kakapo is classified as Critically Endangered. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 57 herbivore species, the Kakapo’s weight of Up to 4 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 110 kg.
Weight rank: #17 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 Kakapo weigh?
A Kakapo typically weighs Up to 4 kg, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 110 kg among herbivore species.
What is the conservation status of the Kakapo?
The Kakapo is classified as “Critically Endangered”. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Kakapo live?
The Kakapo is found in New Zealand, in forests, islands habitats.
How does the Kakapo reproduce?
The Kakapo has a gestation period of 21–24 days and typically produces 1-4 (usually 1) offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026