Mammal
Indian Rhinoceros
The armour-plated one-horned giant
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
| 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
Mammal
Rhinoceros
The armored giant with a horn of keratin
Mammal
Black Rhinoceros
Africa's hook-lipped browser in crisis
Mammal
White Rhinoceros
The square-lipped giant of African grasslands
Mammal
Sumatran Rhinoceros
The smallest, hairiest — and rarest — rhino
Mammal
Javan Rhino
The rarest rhino on Earth