Pongo abelii, Pongo pygmaeus
Indonesia, Malaysia
CR Omnivore Rainforests
30–82 kg
Weight
30–45 yrs
Lifespan
40 km/h
Top Speed
Indonesia, MalaysiaFound In
The Orangutan (Pongo abelii, Pongo pygmaeus) is one of the world’s most critically endangered omnivore mammals. Found in Indonesia, Malaysia, it inhabits rainforests habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 37.5 yrs | 17.5 yrs | ↑ 114% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Rainforests
Found In: Indonesia, Malaysia
Coloration: Reddish-brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 230–250 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 30–45 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 #12 of 19 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 | Pangolin | 2–40 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 |
| Bornean Orangutan | 30–82 kg | Omnivore | CR |
| Chimpanzee | 26–70 kg | Omnivore | EN |
| Eastern Gorilla | 73–204 kg | Herbivore | EN |
| Mountain Gorilla | 70–200 kg | Herbivore | EN |
| Sumatran Orangutan | 23–56 kg | Omnivore | CR |
| Western Gorilla | 68–182 kg | Herbivore | CR |
| Western Lowland Gorilla | 68–181 kg | Herbivore | CR |