Pronghorn

Antilocarpa americana

LC Herbivore Grasslands
40–70 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
88.5 km/h
Top Speed
North America
Found In

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
Weight (kg)55avg 117.3Speed (km/h)88.5avg 40Lifespan (yrs)12.5avg 22.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Pronghorn inhabits grasslands habitats. It can be found in North America.

Typical coloring: Brown, White.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Herbivore
Predators: Coyotes, Bobcats

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Pronghorn is a group-based species belonging to the Antilocapridae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 240 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 10–15 years

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