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.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Naked Mole Rat inhabits underground tunnels habitats. It can be found in East Africa.
Typical coloring: Pink, Wrinkled.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Naked Mole Rat is a eusocial species belonging to the Heterocephalidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Naked Mole Rat is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Naked Mole Rat’s weight of Up to 80 g is significantly lower than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #58 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 Naked Mole Rat weigh?
A Naked Mole Rat typically weighs Up to 80 g, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Naked Mole Rat?
The Naked Mole Rat is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Naked Mole Rat live?
The Naked Mole Rat is found in East Africa, in underground tunnels habitats.
How does the Naked Mole Rat reproduce?
The Naked Mole Rat has a gestation period of 70 days and typically produces Up to 28 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026