Ailurus fulgens
China, Nepal, Bhutan, India
EN Herbivore Himalayan Foothills
3–6 kg
Weight
8–12 yrs
Lifespan
0.2–0.4 km/h
Top Speed
China, Nepal, Bhutan, IndiaFound In
At just 3–6 kg, the Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) is one of the lightest herbivore mammals (#45 of 50). Found in China, Nepal, Bhutan, India, it inhabits himalayan foothills habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Red Panda | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.5 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 96% |
| Height | 57.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 0.3 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 99% |
| Avg Speed | 0.3 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 10 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↓ 56% |
Range Across 4 Regions
Habitat: Himalayan Foothills
Found In: China, Nepal, Bhutan, India
Coloration: Reddish-brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 112–158 days
Offspring per Birth: 1-4
Lifespan: 8–12 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 #25 of 31 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Tree Kangaroo | 4–8 kg | EN |
| 24 | Coquerel's Sifaka | 3–6 kg | EN |
| 25 | Red Panda | 3–6 kg | EN |
| 26 | Aye-Aye | 2.2–2.7 kg | EN |
| 27 | Galápagos Penguin | 1.7–2.6 kg | EN |
| 28 | Galápagos Penguin | 1.7–2.6 kg | EN |