Pseudoryx nghetinhensis
Vietnam, Laos
CR Herbivore Forests
Up to 100 kg
Weight
Up to 21 yrs
Lifespan
26 km/h
Top Speed
Vietnam, LaosFound In
The Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) is one of the world’s most critically endangered herbivore mammals, with an estimated population of Unknown. Found in Vietnam, Laos, it inhabits forests habitats and faces threats from habitat destruction, hunting.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Saola | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 100 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 15% |
| Height | 90 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 26 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 35% |
| Avg Speed | 26 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 21 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↓ 7% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Forests
Found In: Vietnam, Laos
Coloration: Brown, White
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 240 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: Up to 21 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.
Documented threats:
Weight Rank Among Critically Endangered Species
Ranked #8 of 19 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Western Gorilla | 68–182 kg | CR |
| 7 | Western Lowland Gorilla | 68–181 kg | CR |
| 8 | Saola | Up to 100 kg | CR |
| 9 | Sumatran Tiger | 47–121 kg | CR |
| 10 | Chinese Giant Salamander | Up to 65 kg | CR |
| 11 | Bornean Orangutan | 30–82 kg | CR |
Other Bovidae Species
The Bovidae family has 10 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Ibex | 19–120 kg | Herbivore | LC |
| American Bison | 318–1000 kg | Herbivore | NT |
| Arabian Oryx | 65–90 kg | Herbivore | VU |
| Gaur | 600–1300 kg | Herbivore | VU |
| Gerenuk | 28–52 kg | Herbivore | NT |
| Markhor | Up to 110 kg | Herbivore | NT |
| Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | Herbivore | LC |
| Wildebeest | 200–390 kg | Herbivore | LC |
| Yak | 500–1200 kg | Herbivore | LC |