LC Herbivore Grasslands, Wetlands
300–1200 kg
Weight
20–25 yrs
Lifespan
40 km/h
Top Speed
Asia, Africa
Found In
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 22.5 yrs | 22.5 yrs | — 0% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Grasslands, Wetlands
Found In: Asia, Africa
Coloration: Dark Gray
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Group-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 240–270 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 20–25 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 #4 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6 | Brown Bear | 70–780 kg | LC |
| 7 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 150–650 kg | LC |
Other Bovidae Species
The Bovidae family has 10 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Ibex | 19–120 kg | Herbivore | LC |
| American Bison | 318–1000 kg | Herbivore | NT |
| Arabian Oryx | 65–90 kg | Herbivore | VU |
| Gaur | 600–1300 kg | Herbivore | VU |
| Gerenuk | 28–52 kg | Herbivore | NT |
| Markhor | Up to 110 kg | Herbivore | NT |
| Saola | Up to 100 kg | Herbivore | CR |
| Wildebeest | 200–390 kg | Herbivore | LC |
| Yak | 500–1200 kg | Herbivore | LC |