The Sumatran Rhinoceros is one of the world’s most critically endangered herbivore mammals. Found in Southeast Asia, it inhabits rainforests habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Sumatran Rhinoceros inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Southeast Asia.
Typical coloring: Brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Sumatran Rhinoceros is a solitary species belonging to the Rhinocerotidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
CR The Sumatran Rhinoceros is classified as Critically Endangered. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Sumatran Rhinoceros’s weight of 500–950 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #4 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 Sumatran Rhinoceros weigh?
A Sumatran Rhinoceros typically weighs 500–950 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Sumatran Rhinoceros?
The Sumatran Rhinoceros is classified as “Critically Endangered”. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Sumatran Rhinoceros live?
The Sumatran Rhinoceros is found in Southeast Asia, in rainforests habitats.
How does the Sumatran Rhinoceros reproduce?
The Sumatran Rhinoceros has a gestation period of 425–475 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026