Mammal
Pygmy Hippopotamus
The small forest hippo of West Africa
Family Hippopotamidae
Hippopotamidae is a taxonomic family in the order Artiodactyla, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Pygmy Hippopotamus and Hippopotamus. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Hippopotamidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pygmy Hippopotamus Choeropsis liberiensis | 240 kg | 1.6 m | 30 km/h | 35 yrs | Africa | Endangered |
| Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius | 1,500 kg | 4 m | 30 km/h | 45 yrs | Africa | Vulnerable |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
