LC Herbivore Grasslands
5.5–16 kg
Weight
5–10 yrs
Lifespan
30 km/h
Top Speed
Argentina, ChileFound In
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Patagonian Mara | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10.8 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 91% |
| Height | 60 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 30 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 25% |
| Avg Speed | 30 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 7.5 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↓ 67% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Grasslands
Found In: Argentina, Chile
Coloration: Brown, Gray
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Group-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 75–80 days
Offspring per Birth: 1-3
Lifespan: 5–10 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 #33 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Aardwolf | 8–14 kg | LC |
| 32 | Common Snapping Turtle | 4.5–16 kg | LC |
| 33 | Patagonian Mara | 5.5–16 kg | LC |
| 34 | Three-Toed Sloth | Up to 8 kg | LC |
| 35 | Arctic Fox | 2.5–9 kg | LC |
| 36 | Sloth | 3.6–9 kg | LC |