Species group · Mammals
Tapirs
WAnimals has 4 species of tapir, in the family Tapiridae.
- 4 species
- 1 family
- 33 countries
- 49 parks
- Weight
- 136 kg – 400 kg
- Length
- 1.7 m – 2.5 m
- Lifespan
- 23 – 30 years
Ranges calculated from the profiles that record the figure, not from all 4.
All 4 species of tapirs on WAnimals
Each one has its own full profile. This group does not replace them: it brings them together.
Conservation status
3 Endangered1 Vulnerable
4 species in this group are in a threatened category according to the IUCN.
Where they live
Recorded in 33 countries. The ones with the most species in the group:
Where to see them
Did you know…?
It is the largest native land mammal of the Amazon rainforest.
From Lowland Tapir
The watermelon-like pattern of spots and stripes it is born with fades by its first birthday.
From Lowland Tapir
It plays a key role in dispersing the seeds of many plant species.
From Lowland Tapir
It is the largest native land mammal in Central America.
From Baird's Tapir
It can swim by three weeks old.
From Baird's Tapir
It is the national animal of Belize, where it is called the "mountain cow".
From Baird's Tapir
It is the largest of the five living tapir species.
From Malayan Tapir
It eats leaves, shoots, soft twigs, fruit and aquatic plants.
From Malayan Tapir