Endemic to Eastern Africa, the Grevy's Zebra is a herbivore species inhabiting grasslands habitats. Weighing 350–450 kg, it is classified as Endangered.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Grevy's Zebra | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 400 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 241% |
| Height | 145 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 64 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 60% |
| Avg Speed | 64 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Grevy's Zebra inhabits grasslands habitats. It can be found in Eastern Africa.
Typical coloring: White, Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Grevy's Zebra is a herd-based species belonging to the Equidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Grevy's Zebra is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Grevy's Zebra’s weight of 350–450 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #4 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 Grevy's Zebra weigh?
A Grevy's Zebra typically weighs 350–450 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Grevy's Zebra?
The Grevy's Zebra is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Grevy's Zebra live?
The Grevy's Zebra is found in Eastern Africa, in grasslands habitats.
How does the Grevy's Zebra reproduce?
The Grevy's Zebra has a gestation period of 390–396 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026