Weighing 2000–5000 kg, the Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) ranks as one of the heaviest herbivore mammals (#3 of 50). Native to Asia (Southeast), it lives in grasslands, forests habitats and is classified as Endangered.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Asian Elephant | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5K kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 2885% |
| Height | 250 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 40 km/h | — 0% |
| Avg Speed | 40 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Asian Elephant inhabits grasslands, forests habitats. It can be found in Asia (Southeast).
Typical coloring: Grey.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Asian Elephant is a herd-based species belonging to the Elephantidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Asian Elephant is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Asian Elephant’s weight of 2000–5000 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #2 of 31 Endangered species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Whale | Up to 200 tons | EN |
| 2 | Asian Elephant | 2000–5000 kg | EN |
| 3 | Whale Shark | Up to 1500 kg | EN |
| 4 | Grevy's Zebra | 350–450 kg | EN |
| 5 | Baird's Tapir | 150–400 kg | EN |
Related Species
How much does a Asian Elephant weigh?
A Asian Elephant typically weighs 2000–5000 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Asian Elephant?
The Asian Elephant is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Asian Elephant live?
The Asian Elephant is found in Asia (Southeast), in grasslands, forests habitats.
How does the Asian Elephant reproduce?
The Asian Elephant has a gestation period of 640–660 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026