Three-Toed Sloth

LC Herbivore Rainforests
Up to 8 kg
Weight
10 yrs
Lifespan
20 km/h
Top Speed
Central and South America
Found In

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.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

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
Lifespan 10 yrs 22.5 yrs ↓ 56%
Weight (kg)8avg 117.3Speed (km/h)20avg 40Lifespan (yrs)10avg 22.5

Endemic to Central and South America

Habitat: Rainforests
Found In: Central and South America
Coloration: Brown, Gray

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 30–40 days
Offspring per Birth: 1-2
Lifespan: 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 #34 of 66 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
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
37 Bald Eagle 3–6 kg LC

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