Endemic to Central and South America, the Three-Toed Sloth is a herbivore species inhabiting rainforests habitats. Weighing Up to 8 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Three-Toed Sloth | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 93% |
| Height | 52 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 20 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 50% |
| Avg Speed | 20 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Three-Toed Sloth inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Central and South America.
Typical coloring: Brown, Gray.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Three-Toed Sloth is a solitary species belonging to the Bradypodidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Three-Toed Sloth is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Three-Toed Sloth’s weight of Up to 8 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #34 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 Three-Toed Sloth weigh?
A Three-Toed Sloth typically weighs Up to 8 kg, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Three-Toed Sloth?
The Three-Toed Sloth is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Three-Toed Sloth live?
The Three-Toed Sloth is found in Central and South America, in rainforests habitats.
How does the Three-Toed Sloth reproduce?
The Three-Toed Sloth has a gestation period of 30–40 days and typically produces 1-2 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026