Bonobo

Pan paniscus

EN Omnivore Rainforests
30–40 kg
Weight
40–60 yrs
Lifespan
40–60 km/h
Top Speed
Democratic Republic of Congo
Found In

With a lifespan of up to 40–60 years, the Bonobo (Pan paniscus) is among the longest-lived omnivore mammals. It inhabits rainforests habitats in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Bonobo Omnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 35 kg 12 kg ↑ 192%
Height 150 cm
Top Speed 50 km/h 35 km/h ↑ 43%
Avg Speed 50 km/h
Lifespan 50 yrs 17.5 yrs ↑ 186%
Weight (kg)35avg 12Speed (km/h)50avg 35Lifespan (yrs)50avg 17.5

Endemic to Democratic Republic of Congo

Habitat: Rainforests
Found In: Democratic Republic of Congo
Coloration: Black

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Social groups.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 220–230 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 40–60 years

An Endangered Species

EN Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 31 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Endangered Species

Ranked #14 of 31 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
12 Giant Panda 70–125 kg EN
13 Chimpanzee 26–70 kg EN
14 Bonobo 30–40 kg EN
15 Zebra Shark Up to 32 kg EN
16 African Wild Dog 18–36 kg EN
17 Proboscis Monkey 14–24 kg EN

Other Hominidae Species

The Hominidae family has 9 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:

Species Weight Diet Status
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
Western Lowland Gorilla 68–181 kg Herbivore CR

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