Indonesia, MalaysiaThe Orangutan (Pongo abelii, Pongo pygmaeus) is one of the world’s most critically endangered omnivore mammals. Found in Indonesia, Malaysia, it inhabits rainforests habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Orangutan | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 56 kg | 12 kg | ↑ 367% |
| Height | 160 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 35 km/h | ↑ 14% |
| Avg Speed | 9 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Orangutan inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia.
Typical coloring: Reddish-brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Orangutan is a solitary species belonging to the Hominidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
CR The Orangutan is classified as Critically Endangered. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Orangutan’s weight of 30–82 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #12 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 Orangutan weigh?
A 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 Orangutan?
The Orangutan is classified as “Critically Endangered”. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Orangutan live?
The Orangutan is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, in rainforests habitats.
How does the Orangutan reproduce?
The Orangutan has a gestation period of 230–250 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026