Mammal

Lowland Anoa Facts Bubalus depressicornis

MammalSulawesi, IndonesiaHerbivore

The lowland anoa is a small wild buffalo endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, where it lives mainly in dense tropical forest and wet lowland habitats.

Habitat: Tropical Forest
Diet: Leaves, shoots, young twigs, ferns, grasses and fallen fruit
Lifespan: Up to 36.1 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Classification

Family: Bovidae. Order: Artiodactyla.

Lowland Anoa Habitat

Lowland Anoas live in Tropical Forest and Swamp and Mangrove habitats. Their recorded range includes Sulawesi, Indonesia. Suitable food, shelter, and conditions for raising young help shape that range.

What Do Lowland Anoas Eat?

Diet classification: Herbivore. Recorded foods: Leaves, shoots, young twigs, ferns, grasses and fallen fruit.

Lowland Anoa Lifespan, Size, and Weight

Recorded lifespan: Up to 36.1 years (maximum recorded longevity). Recorded size: About 122–188 cm head-body length; adults average about 86 cm at the shoulder. Recorded weight: 300 kg.

Lowland Anoa Conservation Status

Lowland Anoa is listed here as Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Region: Sulawesi, Indonesia
Habitat: Tropical Forest, Swamp, Mangrove
Diet: Herbivore
Lifespan: Up to 36.1 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Size: About 122–188 cm head-body length; adults average about 86 cm at the shoulder
Weight: 300 kg

Fun facts

Lowland anoas are dwarf wild buffalo found only on Sulawesi and nearby parts of Indonesia.
Their backward-pointing horns help them move through dense forest undergrowth without snagging vegetation.
Recent feeding research found intact fruit seeds in their droppings, indicating that anoas can help disperse forest plants.

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