Pongo pygmaeus
Borneo
CR Omnivore Rainforests
30–82 kg
Weight
35–45 yrs
Lifespan
40–64 km/h
Top Speed
BorneoFound In
The Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) is one of the world’s most critically endangered omnivore mammals. Found in Borneo, it inhabits rainforests habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 40 yrs | 17.5 yrs | ↑ 129% |
Endemic to Borneo
Habitat: Rainforests
Found In: Borneo
Coloration: Reddish-brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 230–270 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 35–45 years
On the Brink of Extinction
CR Listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 19 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Critically Endangered Species
Ranked #11 of 19 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Sumatran Tiger | 47–121 kg | CR |
| 10 | Chinese Giant Salamander | Up to 65 kg | CR |
| 11 | Bornean Orangutan | 30–82 kg | CR |
| 12 | Orangutan | 30–82 kg | CR |
| 13 | Vaquita | Up to 55 kg | CR |
| 14 | Sumatran Orangutan | 23–56 kg | CR |
Other Hominidae Species
The Hominidae family has 9 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonobo | 30–40 kg | Omnivore | EN |
| Chimpanzee | 26–70 kg | Omnivore | EN |
| Eastern Gorilla | 73–204 kg | Herbivore | EN |
| Mountain Gorilla | 70–200 kg | Herbivore | EN |
| Orangutan | 30–82 kg | Omnivore | CR |
| Sumatran Orangutan | 23–56 kg | Omnivore | CR |
| Western Gorilla | 68–182 kg | Herbivore | CR |
| Western Lowland Gorilla | 68–181 kg | Herbivore | CR |