Endemic to Central and South America, the Baird's Tapir is a herbivore species inhabiting rainforests, grasslands habitats. Weighing 150–400 kg, it is classified as Endangered.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Baird's Tapir | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 275 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 135% |
| Height | 91.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 48 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 20% |
| Avg Speed | 48 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Baird's Tapir inhabits rainforests, grasslands habitats. It can be found in Central and South America.
Typical coloring: Brown, Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Baird's Tapir is a solitary species belonging to the Tapiridae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Baird's Tapir is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Baird's Tapir’s weight of 150–400 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #5 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 Baird's Tapir weigh?
A Baird's Tapir typically weighs 150–400 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Baird's Tapir?
The Baird's Tapir is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Baird's Tapir live?
The Baird's Tapir is found in Central and South America, in rainforests, grasslands habitats.
How does the Baird's Tapir reproduce?
The Baird's Tapir has a gestation period of 390–395 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026