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SPECIES PROFILE
Anoa (Bubalus depressicornis)
Bubalus
IUCN STATUS
Endangered
CONSERVATION STATUS
Endangered
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Sulawesi, Indonesia
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Rainforests, mountains
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Artiodactyla
FAMILY
Bovidae
GENUS
Bubalus
📋 Description
SIZE
70-100 cm tall, 150-300 kg
COLORATION
Dark brown to black; short horns
ADAPTATIONS
Backward-facing horns; wallowing
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Rainforests, mountains
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Sulawesi, Indonesia
REPRODUCTION
Gestation 275-315 days, 1 calf
DIET DETAILS
Grasses, leaves, fruits
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Hunting, habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Midget Buffaloes: Anoa, Sulawesi's smallest buffalo, use sharp, backward horns to defend against predators, their compact size suiting dense forests. Their wallowing in mud creates pools for amphibians, supporting biodiversity in Lore Lindu's ecosystems.
2
Endemic Relics: Found only on Sulawesi, anoa evolved in isolation, with <2,500 left due to hunting for horns and meat. Community patrols in Bogani Nani Wartabone protect their habitat, preserving a species vital to indigenous hunting traditions.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Lore Lindu National Park
Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
April-October. Dry season improves trail access in forests where anoa graze.
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Join guided treks at dawn to spot anoa in forest clearings.
