Sumatran Rhinoceros

CR Herbivore Rainforests
500–950 kg
Weight
35–40 yrs
Lifespan
40 km/h
Top Speed
Southeast Asia
Found In

The Sumatran Rhinoceros is one of the world’s most critically endangered herbivore mammals. Found in Southeast Asia, it inhabits rainforests habitats.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Sumatran Rhinoceros Herbivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 725 kg 117.3 kg ↑ 518%
Height 128.5 cm
Top Speed 40 km/h 40 km/h — 0%
Avg Speed 52 km/h
Lifespan 37.5 yrs 22.5 yrs ↑ 67%
Weight (kg)725avg 117.3Speed (km/h)40avg 40Lifespan (yrs)37.5avg 22.5

Endemic to Southeast Asia

Habitat: Rainforests
Found In: Southeast Asia
Coloration: Brown

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 425–475 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 35–40 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 #4 of 19 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
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
6 Western Gorilla 68–182 kg CR
7 Western Lowland Gorilla 68–181 kg CR

Other Rhinocerotidae Species

The Rhinocerotidae family has 4 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:

Species Weight Diet Status
Black Rhinoceros 800–1400 kg Herbivore CR
Sumatran Rhino 750–950 kg Herbivore CR
White Rhinoceros 1800–2500 kg Herbivore NT

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