Hipopótamo Anfibio

Hippopotamus amphibius

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

40 years

Length

3.5 m

Weight

1.5 t

Population

130.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

El mamífero terrestre grande más peligroso de África, el hipopótamo común (Hippopotamus amphibius) puede alcanzar los 3.200 kg y habita ríos, lagos y humedales del África subsahariana. Semiacuático, pasa hasta 16 horas diarias sumergido para mantenerse fresco y pace en tierra por la noche. Pese a su apariencia tranquila, es extremadamente agresivo y territorial, responsable de cientos de muertes humanas cada año. Clasificado como Vulnerable, sus poblaciones están amenazadas por la pérdida de hábitat y la caza furtiva de colmillos de marfil.

Fun Facts

✨ Hippos secrete a red substance that acts as sunscreen.
✨ They are responsible for more human deaths in Africa than any other large animal.
✨ Hippos can hold their breath for up to 5 minutes.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌾 Savanna 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Distributed across Colombia and Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇰🇪 Kenya 🇨🇴 Colombia

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Hipopótamo Anfibio is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

130.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Artiodactyla (artiodáctilos)

Family

Hippopotamidae (Hippos)

Genus

Hippopotamus (Hippos)

Species

Hippopotamus amphibius (Hipopótamo Anfibio)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Hipopótamo Anfibio

French Hippopotame

German Flußpferd

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hipopótamo Anfibio?

The scientific name of Hipopótamo Anfibio is Hippopotamus amphibius. It belongs to the genus Hippopotamus.

What is the conservation status of Hipopótamo Anfibio?

Hipopótamo Anfibio (Hippopotamus amphibius) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Hipopótamo Anfibio live?

Hipopótamo Anfibio is found in Distributed across Colombia and Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Kenya.

What family does Hipopótamo Anfibio belong to?

Hipopótamo Anfibio (Hippopotamus amphibius) belongs to the genus Hippopotamus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hippopotamidae.

What does Hipopótamo Anfibio eat?

Hipopótamo Anfibio is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Hipopótamo Anfibio live?

Hipopótamo Anfibio has an average lifespan of approximately 40 years in the wild.

How many Hipopótamo Anfibio are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Hipopótamo Anfibio (Hippopotamus amphibius) is approximately 130,000 individuals.

Is Hipopótamo Anfibio endangered?

Yes, Hipopótamo Anfibio (Hippopotamus amphibius) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.