Gorilla gorilla gorilla
CR Herbivore Rainforests
68–181 kg
Weight
30–40 yrs
Lifespan
40 km/h
Top Speed
Central Africa
Found In
The Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla 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 Lowland Gorilla | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 124.5 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 6% |
| 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 #7 of 19 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 | Chinese Giant Salamander | Up to 65 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 Gorilla | 68–182 kg | Herbivore | CR |