Chimpanzee

Pan troglodytes

EN Omnivore Rainforests, Grasslands
26–70 kg
Weight
40–50 yrs
Lifespan
40 km/h
Top Speed
Central and West Africa
Found In

Endemic to Central and West Africa, the Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) is an omnivore species inhabiting rainforests, grasslands habitats. Weighing 26–70 kg, it is classified as Endangered.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Chimpanzee Omnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 48 kg 12 kg ↑ 300%
Height 160 cm
Top Speed 40 km/h 35 km/h ↑ 14%
Avg Speed 40 km/h
Lifespan 45 yrs 17.5 yrs ↑ 157%
Weight (kg)48avg 12Speed (km/h)40avg 35Lifespan (yrs)45avg 17.5

Endemic to Central and West Africa

Habitat: Rainforests, Grasslands
Found In: Central and West Africa
Coloration: Black

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Social groups.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 230–240 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 40–50 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 #13 of 31 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
11 Green Sea Turtle 68–190 kg EN
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

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
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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