Reaching speeds of 88.5 km/h, the Pronghorn (Antilocarpa americana) is one of the fastest herbivore mammals. Found in grasslands habitats across North America, it is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Pronghorn | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 55 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 53% |
| Height | 92.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 88.5 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 121% |
| Avg Speed | 88.5 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Pronghorn inhabits grasslands habitats. It can be found in North America.
Typical coloring: Brown, White.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Pronghorn is a group-based species belonging to the Antilocapridae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Pronghorn is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Pronghorn’s weight of 40–70 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #18 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 Pronghorn weigh?
A Pronghorn typically weighs 40–70 kg, which is well below average compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Pronghorn?
The Pronghorn is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Pronghorn live?
The Pronghorn is found in North America, in grasslands habitats.
How does the Pronghorn reproduce?
The Pronghorn has a gestation period of 240 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026