EN Herbivore Rainforests
200–350 kg
Weight
20–30 yrs
Lifespan
58 km/h
Top Speed
Democratic Republic of Congo
Found In
Endemic to Democratic Republic of Congo, the Okapi is a herbivore species inhabiting rainforests habitats. Weighing 200–350 kg, it is classified as Endangered.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Okapi | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 275 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 135% |
| Height | 225 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 58 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 45% |
| Avg Speed | 58 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 25 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↑ 11% |
Endemic to Democratic Republic of Congo
Habitat: Rainforests
Found In: Democratic Republic of Congo
Coloration: Dark Brown, White
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 420–450 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 20–30 years
An Endangered Species
EN Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 31 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Endangered Species
Ranked #6 of 31 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Grevy's Zebra | 350–450 kg | EN |
| 5 | Baird's Tapir | 150–400 kg | EN |
| 6 | Okapi | 200–350 kg | EN |
| 7 | Tiger | 100–390 kg | EN |
| 8 | Bengal Tiger | 220–260 kg | EN |
| 9 | Eastern Gorilla | 73–204 kg | EN |