VU Herbivore Rainforests, Grasslands
150–400 kg
Weight
25–30 yrs
Lifespan
48 km/h
Top Speed
South and Central America
Found In
Endemic to South and Central America, the Tapir is a herbivore species inhabiting rainforests, grasslands habitats. Weighing 150–400 kg, it is classified as Vulnerable.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Tapir | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 275 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 135% |
| Height | 95 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 48 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 20% |
| Avg Speed | 48 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 27.5 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↑ 22% |
Endemic to South and Central America
Habitat: Rainforests, Grasslands
Found In: South and Central America
Coloration: Brown, Black
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 390–395 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 25–30 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 #13 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Galápagos Tortoise | Up to 417 kg | VU |
| 12 | Galápagos Tortoise | Up to 417 kg | VU |
| 13 | Tapir | 150–400 kg | VU |
| 14 | African Lion | 120–250 kg | VU |
| 15 | Komodo Dragon | Up to 90 kg | VU |
| 16 | Arabian Oryx | 65–90 kg | VU |