LC Herbivore, Insectivore Underground Tunnels
Up to 80 g
Weight
Up to 32 yrs
Lifespan
N/A
Top Speed
East Africa
Found In
At just Up to 80 g, the Naked Mole Rat is one of the lightest herbivore mammals (#50 of 50). Found in East Africa, it inhabits underground tunnels habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Naked Mole Rat | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 100% |
| Height | 9 cm | — | — |
| Avg Speed | 0.1 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 32 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↑ 42% |
Endemic to East Africa
Habitat: Underground Tunnels
Found In: East Africa
Coloration: Pink, Wrinkled
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Eusocial.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 70 days
Offspring per Birth: Up to 28
Lifespan: Up to 32 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #58 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Lyrebird | 0.85–1.1 kg | LC |
| 57 | Meerkat | 0.6–1 kg | LC |
| 58 | Naked Mole Rat | Up to 80 g | LC |
| 59 | Potoo | 0.2–1 kg | LC |
| 60 | Red-Eyed Tree Frog | Up to 0.1 g | LC |
| 61 | Squirrel Monkey | 0.5–1 kg | LC |