Mountain tapir — size comparison

The mountain tapir is a herbivore of Andean cloud forests and high-altitude páramo. Its dense, dark coat suits cooler conditions than those used by lowland tapi

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Mountain tapir

Tapirus pinchaque

ok. 90 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
Mass
136–182 kgDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
Mountain tapirHeight at shoulderapprox. 90 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

90–90 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Mountain tapir — size comparison — facts and sources

The mountain tapir is a herbivore of Andean cloud forests and high-altitude páramo. Its dense, dark coat suits cooler conditions than those used by lowland tapirs. Pale lip and ear margins contrast with the hair.

It eats leaves, shoots, grasses and fruit selected using a short, mobile proboscis. Secretive and usually solitary, it is often active at twilight.

Animal Diversity Web podaje około 90 cm wysokości oraz 136–182 kg. Plansza używa 90 cm do najwyższego punktu barku. Głowa, uszy i gruba okrywa włosowa nie wyznaczają skali.

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