VU Carnivore Grasslands, Forests
Up to 9 kg
Weight
20–30 yrs
Lifespan
20 km/h
Top Speed
Southeast Asia, South Asia
Found In
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | King Cobra | Carnivore Reptiles Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9 kg | 90 kg | ↓ 90% |
| Height | 550 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 20 km/h | 20 km/h | — 0% |
| Avg Speed | 20 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 25 yrs | 23.8 yrs | ↑ 5% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Grasslands, Forests
Found In: Southeast Asia, South Asia
Coloration: Olive-green
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 90–113 days
Offspring per Birth: 20-40
Lifespan: 20–30 years
Why It Is Vulnerable
VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species
Ranked #22 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Snow Leopard | 22–75 kg | VU |
| 21 | Cheetah | 20–72 kg | VU |
| 22 | King Cobra | Up to 9 kg | VU |
| 23 | Spider Monkey | 6–9 kg | VU |
| 24 | Fossa | 5–8 kg | VU |
| 25 | Shoebill | 4–6 kg | VU |