BorneoThe Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) is one of the world’s most critically endangered omnivore mammals. Found in Borneo, it inhabits rainforests habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Bornean Orangutan | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 56 kg | 12 kg | ↑ 367% |
| Height | 123 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 52 km/h | 35 km/h | ↑ 49% |
| Avg Speed | 52 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Bornean Orangutan inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Borneo.
Typical coloring: Reddish-brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Bornean Orangutan is a solitary species belonging to the Hominidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
CR The Bornean Orangutan is classified as Critically Endangered. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Bornean Orangutan’s weight of 30–82 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #11 of 19 Critically Endangered species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gharial | Up to 1500 kg | CR |
| 2 | Black Rhinoceros | 800–1400 kg | CR |
| 3 | Sumatran Rhino | 750–950 kg | CR |
| 4 | Sumatran Rhinoceros | 500–950 kg | CR |
| 5 | White Tiger | 100–300 kg | CR |
Related Species
How much does a Bornean Orangutan weigh?
A Bornean Orangutan typically weighs 30–82 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Bornean Orangutan?
The Bornean Orangutan is classified as “Critically Endangered”. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Bornean Orangutan live?
The Bornean Orangutan is found in Borneo, in rainforests habitats.
How does the Bornean Orangutan reproduce?
The Bornean Orangutan has a gestation period of 230–270 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026