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Common Hippopotamus

Common Hippopotamus

Colombia, Kenya
Status
Vulnerable

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Freshwater, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
grass

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal and crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

PROTECTED STATUS: CITES - Appendix III (Ghana).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Common Hippopotamus is officially designated as Vulnerable. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, grassland, freshwater, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of grass. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal and crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Common Hippopotamus.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeColombia, Kenya
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Freshwater, Mountain
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusVulnerable
ScientificHippopotamus amphibius
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyHippopotamidae