Found in grasslands, wetlands habitats across Asia, Africa, the Water Buffalo is a herbivore member of the Bovidae family. Weighing 300–1200 kg, it is exceptionally high among herbivore mammals. Conservation status: Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Water Buffalo | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 750 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 540% |
| Height | 250 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 40 km/h | — 0% |
| Avg Speed | 40 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Water Buffalo inhabits grasslands, wetlands habitats. It can be found in Asia, Africa.
Typical coloring: Dark Gray.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Water Buffalo is a group-based species belonging to the Bovidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Water Buffalo is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Water Buffalo’s weight of 300–1200 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #4 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 Water Buffalo weigh?
A Water Buffalo typically weighs 300–1200 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Water Buffalo?
The Water Buffalo is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Water Buffalo live?
The Water Buffalo is found in Asia, Africa, in grasslands, wetlands habitats.
How does the Water Buffalo reproduce?
The Water Buffalo has a gestation period of 240–270 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026