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.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Western Lowland Gorilla inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Central Africa.
Typical coloring: Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Western Lowland Gorilla is a social groups species belonging to the Hominidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
CR The Western Lowland Gorilla is classified as Critically Endangered. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Western Lowland Gorilla’s weight of 68–181 kg is comparable to the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #7 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 Western Lowland Gorilla weigh?
A Western Lowland Gorilla typically weighs 68–181 kg, which is near the global average compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Western Lowland Gorilla?
The Western Lowland Gorilla is classified as “Critically Endangered”. There are 19 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Western Lowland Gorilla live?
The Western Lowland Gorilla is found in Central Africa, in rainforests habitats.
How does the Western Lowland Gorilla reproduce?
The Western Lowland Gorilla has a gestation period of 220–270 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026