CR Insectivore Grasslands, Forests
2–40 kg
Weight
10–20 yrs
Lifespan
32 km/h
Top Speed
Asia, Africa
Found In
The Pangolin is one of the world’s most critically endangered insectivore mammals. Found in Asia, Africa, it inhabits grasslands, forests habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Pangolin | Insectivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 21 kg | 2 kg | ↑ 950% |
| Height | 65 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 32 km/h | — 0% |
| Avg Speed | 32 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 15 yrs | 15.5 yrs | ↓ 3% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Grasslands, Forests
Found In: Asia, Africa
Coloration: Brown, Yellowish
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 240–260 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 10–20 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 #15 of 19 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Vaquita | Up to 55 kg | CR |
| 14 | Sumatran Orangutan | 23–56 kg | CR |
| 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 |