NE Carnivore, Insectivore Forests, Mountains
Up to 6 g
Weight
3–6 yrs
Lifespan
N/A
Top Speed
Japan, China, Southeast AsiaFound In
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Japanese Giant Hornet | Carnivore Invertebrates Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6 g | 4.4 g | ↑ 38% |
| Height | 45 cm | — | — |
| Avg Speed | 49 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 4.5 yrs | 9.5 yrs | ↓ 53% |
Range Across 3 Regions
Habitat: Forests, Mountains
Found In: Japan, China, Southeast Asia
Coloration: Yellow, Black
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Colony-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 1 weeks
Lifespan: 3–6 years
Conservation Notes
NE Listed as Not Evaluated on the IUCN Red List — one of 15 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Not Evaluated Species
Ranked #8 of 15 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Brazilian Wandering Spider | Up to 6 g | NE |
| 7 | Clownfish | 50–300 g | NE |
| 8 | Japanese Giant Hornet | Up to 6 g | NE |
| 9 | Leaf-tailed Gecko | Up to 250 g | NE |
| 10 | Mantis Shrimp | Up to 2.7 g | NE |
| 11 | Nudibranch | Up to 1 g | NE |