CR Herbivore Rainforests
68–182 kg
Weight
30–40 yrs
Lifespan
40 km/h
Top Speed
Central Africa
Found In
The Western Gorilla is one of the world’s most critically endangered herbivore mammals. Found in Central Africa, it inhabits rainforests habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Western Gorilla | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 125 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 7% |
| Height | 170 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 40 km/h | — 0% |
| Avg Speed | 40 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 35 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↑ 56% |
Endemic to Central Africa
Habitat: Rainforests
Found In: Central Africa
Coloration: Black
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Social groups.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 220–270 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 30–40 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 #6 of 19 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sumatran Rhinoceros | 500–950 kg | CR |
| 5 | White Tiger | 100–300 kg | CR |
| 6 | Western Gorilla | 68–182 kg | CR |
| 7 | Western Lowland Gorilla | 68–181 kg | CR |
| 8 | Saola | Up to 100 kg | CR |
| 9 | Sumatran Tiger | 47–121 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 |
| Orangutan | 30–82 kg | Omnivore | CR |
| Sumatran Orangutan | 23–56 kg | Omnivore | CR |
| Western Lowland Gorilla | 68–181 kg | Herbivore | CR |