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.

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
Weight (kg)725avg 117.3Speed (km/h)40avg 40Lifespan (yrs)37.5avg 22.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Sumatran Rhinoceros inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Southeast Asia.

Typical coloring: Brown.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Herbivore
Predators: Tigers, Humans

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Sumatran Rhinoceros is a solitary species belonging to the Rhinocerotidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 425–475 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 35–40 years

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