The Pangolin is one of the world’s most critically endangered insectivore mammals. Found in Asia, Africa, it inhabits grasslands, forests habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Pangolin inhabits grasslands, forests habitats. It can be found in Asia, Africa.
Typical coloring: Brown, Yellowish.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Pangolin is a solitary species belonging to the Manidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
CR The Pangolin is classified as Critically Endangered. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 12 insectivore mammals, the Pangolin’s weight of 2–40 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 2 kg.
Weight rank: #15 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 Pangolin weigh?
A Pangolin typically weighs 2–40 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 2 kg among insectivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Pangolin?
The Pangolin is classified as “Critically Endangered”. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Pangolin live?
The Pangolin is found in Asia, Africa, in grasslands, forests habitats.
How does the Pangolin reproduce?
The Pangolin has a gestation period of 240–260 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 11, 2026