Southwestern United States, MexicoFound in deserts, scrubland habitats across Southwestern United States, Mexico, the Gila Monster is a carnivore member of the Helodermatidae family. Weighing Up to 2.3 kg, it is exceptionally low among carnivore reptiles. Conservation status: Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Gila Monster | Carnivore Reptiles Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 90 kg | ↓ 97% |
| Height | 60 cm | — | — |
| Avg Speed | 1.5 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Gila Monster inhabits deserts, scrubland habitats. It can be found in Southwestern United States, Mexico.
Typical coloring: Black, Orange.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Gila Monster is a solitary species belonging to the Helodermatidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Gila Monster is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 11 carnivore reptiles, the Gila Monster’s weight of Up to 2.3 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 90 kg.
Weight rank: #44 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Gila Monster weigh?
A Gila Monster typically weighs Up to 2.3 kg, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 90 kg among carnivore reptiles.
What is the conservation status of the Gila Monster?
The Gila Monster is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Gila Monster live?
The Gila Monster is found in Southwestern United States, Mexico, in deserts, scrubland habitats.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026