CR Herbivore Forests, Islands
Up to 4 kg
Weight
60 yrs
Lifespan
2.4 km/h
Top Speed
New ZealandFound In
The Kakapo is one of the world’s most critically endangered herbivore species. Found in New Zealand, it inhabits forests, islands habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 60 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↑ 167% |
Endemic to New Zealand
Habitat: Forests, Islands
Found In: New Zealand
Coloration: Green
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 21–24 days
Offspring per Birth: 1-4 (usually 1)
Lifespan: 60 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 #17 of 19 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Pangolin | 2–40 kg | CR |
| 16 | Indri | Up to 6 kg | CR |
| 17 | Kakapo | Up to 4 kg | CR |
| 18 | Lemur | 0.6–4.5 kg | CR |
| 19 | Axolotl | Up to 300 g | CR |