Endemic to Democratic Republic of Congo, the Eastern Gorilla is a herbivore species inhabiting rainforests habitats. Weighing 73–204 kg, it is classified as Endangered.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Eastern Gorilla | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 138.5 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 18% |
| Height | 164 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 40 km/h | — 0% |
| Avg Speed | 40 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Eastern Gorilla inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Typical coloring: Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Eastern Gorilla is a social groups species belonging to the Hominidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Eastern Gorilla is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Eastern Gorilla’s weight of 73–204 kg is higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #9 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 Eastern Gorilla weigh?
A Eastern Gorilla typically weighs 73–204 kg, which is above average compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Eastern Gorilla?
The Eastern Gorilla is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Eastern Gorilla live?
The Eastern Gorilla is found in Democratic Republic of Congo, in rainforests habitats.
How does the Eastern Gorilla reproduce?
The Eastern Gorilla has a gestation period of 255–270 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026