# Lowland anoa vs Mountain anoa: the differences

> How do the Lowland anoa (Bubalus depressicornis) and Mountain anoa (Bubalus quarlesi) differ? Classification, features, range, diet, size, IUCN status and legal protection, from cited sources.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/differences/lowland-anoa-vs-mountain-anoa/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/spesies/perbedaan/anoa-dataran-rendah-dan-anoa-pegunungan/
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The lowland anoa (Bubalus depressicornis) and the mountain anoa (Bubalus quarlesi) are different species in the same genus, Bubalus. Range in Indonesia — the lowland anoa: Sulawesi and Buton; the mountain anoa: Sulawesi and Buton Island.

| Aspect | [Lowland anoa](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/lowland-anoa/) | [Mountain anoa](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/mountain-anoa/) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Bubalus depressicornis | Bubalus quarlesi |
| Indonesian name | Anoa dataran rendah | Anoa pegunungan |
| Class | Mammalia | Mammalia |
| Order | Artiodactyla | Artiodactyla |
| Family | Bovidae | Bovidae |
| Range in Indonesia | Sulawesi and Buton | Sulawesi and Buton Island |
| Endemic to Indonesia | Yes | Yes |
| Key features | — | Smaller and more densely haired than the lowland anoa |
| Size | Body size: Anoa are the smallest wild cattle; 150–300 kg, head-body length 1.22–1.88 m | — |
| Diet | Varied plant material | Grasses and other forest vegetation |
| Diet type | herbivore (plant-eater) | herbivore (plant-eater) |
| Reproduction | giving birth to live young (viviparous) | giving birth to live young (viviparous) |
| IUCN status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Legal protection | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) |

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