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Global Animal Guide

Family Rhinocerotidae

Rhinocerotidae is a taxonomic family in the order Perissodactyla, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 6 of its members: Indian Rhinoceros, Rhinoceros, Black Rhinoceros and 3 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.

Rhinocerotidae species compared

Size, speed, lifespan, native range and conservation status of Rhinocerotidae species
Animal Weight Length Top speed Lifespan Native to Status
Indian Rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis 2,200 kg 3.7 m 55 km/h 40 yrs Asia Vulnerable
Rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum 2,300 kg 3.8 m 50 km/h 45 yrs Africa, Asia Near Threatened
Black Rhinoceros Diceros bicornis 1,100 kg 3.5 m 55 km/h 45 yrs Africa Critically Endangered
White Rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum 2,200 kg 4 m 40 km/h 45 yrs Africa Near Threatened
Sumatran Rhinoceros Dicerorhinus sumatrensis 800 kg 2.8 m 40 km/h 35 yrs Asia Critically Endangered
Javan Rhino Rhinoceros sondaicus 1,500 kg 3.2 m 30 km/h 40 yrs Asia Critically Endangered

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

Profiles

Other families in the order Perissodactyla