Weighing 60–150 kg, the Warthog ranks as one of the heaviest omnivore mammals (#3 of 33). Native to Sub-Saharan Africa, it lives in savannahs, grasslands habitats and is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Warthog | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 105 kg | 12 kg | ↑ 775% |
| Height | 117.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 20 km/h | 35 km/h | ↓ 43% |
| Avg Speed | 20 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Warthog inhabits savannahs, grasslands habitats. It can be found in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Typical coloring: Brown, Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Warthog is a group-based species belonging to the Suidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Warthog is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Warthog’s weight of 60–150 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #12 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 Warthog weigh?
A Warthog typically weighs 60–150 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Warthog?
The Warthog is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Warthog live?
The Warthog is found in Sub-Saharan Africa, in savannahs, grasslands habitats.
How does the Warthog reproduce?
The Warthog has a gestation period of 160–220 days and typically produces 4-32 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026