Borneo, MalaysiaClassified as Endangered, the Proboscis Monkey inhabits mangroves, rainforests habitats in Borneo, Malaysia. Weighing 14–24 kg, it is exceptionally low among herbivore mammals.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Proboscis Monkey | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 19 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 84% |
| Height | 60 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 28 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 30% |
| Avg Speed | 28 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Proboscis Monkey inhabits mangroves, rainforests habitats. It can be found in Borneo, Malaysia.
Typical coloring: Orange, Brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Proboscis Monkey is a social groups species belonging to the Cercopithecidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Proboscis Monkey is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Proboscis Monkey’s weight of 14–24 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #17 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 Proboscis Monkey weigh?
A Proboscis Monkey typically weighs 14–24 kg, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Proboscis Monkey?
The Proboscis Monkey is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Proboscis Monkey live?
The Proboscis Monkey is found in Borneo, Malaysia, in mangroves, rainforests habitats.
How does the Proboscis Monkey reproduce?
The Proboscis Monkey has a gestation period of 166–200 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026