Vietnam, LaosThe 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.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Saola inhabits forests habitats. It can be found in Vietnam, Laos.
Typical coloring: Brown, White.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Saola is a solitary species belonging to the Bovidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
CR The Saola is classified as Critically Endangered. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Estimated population: Unknown.
Known threats: Habitat destruction, hunting.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Saola’s weight of Up to 100 kg is comparable to the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #8 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 Saola weigh?
A Saola typically weighs Up to 100 kg, which is near the global average compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Saola?
The Saola is classified as “Critically Endangered”. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Saola live?
The Saola is found in Vietnam, Laos, in forests habitats.
How does the Saola reproduce?
The Saola has a gestation period of 240 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026