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.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Chimpanzee inhabits rainforests, grasslands habitats. It can be found in Central and West Africa.
Typical coloring: Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Chimpanzee is a social groups species belonging to the Hominidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Chimpanzee is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Chimpanzee’s weight of 26–70 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #13 of 31 Endangered species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Whale | Up to 200 tons | EN |
| 2 | Asian Elephant | 2000–5000 kg | EN |
| 3 | Whale Shark | Up to 1500 kg | EN |
| 4 | Grevy's Zebra | 350–450 kg | EN |
| 5 | Baird's Tapir | 150–400 kg | EN |
Related Species
How much does a Chimpanzee weigh?
A Chimpanzee typically weighs 26–70 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Chimpanzee?
The Chimpanzee is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Chimpanzee live?
The Chimpanzee is found in Central and West Africa, in rainforests, grasslands habitats.
How does the Chimpanzee reproduce?
The Chimpanzee has a gestation period of 230–240 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026