Family Elephantidae

Elephantidae is a taxonomic family in the order Proboscidea, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: African Elephant and Asian Elephant. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.

Elephantidae species compared

Size, speed, lifespan, native range and conservation status of Elephantidae species
Animal	Weight	Length	Top speed	Lifespan	Native to	Status
African Elephant Loxodonta africana	6,000 kg	7.5 m	40 km/h	65 yrs	Africa	Endangered
Asian Elephant Elephas maximus	4,000 kg	6.5 m	40 km/h	65 yrs	Asia	Endangered

Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.

Profiles

African elephant with large tusks and ears walking across a dusty savanna

Endangered

Mammal

African Elephant

The largest land animal alive today

Asian elephant with smaller ears walking through tropical forest

Endangered

Mammal

Asian Elephant

The smaller cousin of Africa's giant