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Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus amphibius

  • Uncommon
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Mammal
  • Africa

About the Hippopotamus

Known to science as Hippopotamus amphibius, the Hippopotamus is a mammal found in Africa. Its habitats include wetlands and savannas.

This mammal weighs about 1,500 kg and can live for around 50 years. Its top speed is 30 km/h. Its estimated population is around 115,000 individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Uncommon rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Uncommon cards turn up less often than Common ones.

Field data

Scientific name
Hippopotamus amphibius
Group
Mammal
Region
Africa
Habitats
Wetland, Savanna
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Uncommon
Weight
1,500 kg
Lifespan
50 years
Top speed
30 km/h
Estimated population
115,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Muhammad Mahdi Karim
Changes
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