Gorilla beringei beringei
Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda
EN Herbivore Rainforests, Mountains
70–200 kg
Weight
35–40 yrs
Lifespan
40 km/h
Top Speed
Democratic Republic of Congo, UgandaFound In
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Mountain Gorilla | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 135 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 15% |
| Height | 160 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 40 km/h | — 0% |
| Avg Speed | 40 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 37.5 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↑ 67% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Rainforests, Mountains
Found In: Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda
Coloration: Black, Brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Group-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 255–270 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 35–40 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 #10 of 31 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bengal Tiger | 220–260 kg | EN |
| 9 | Eastern Gorilla | 73–204 kg | EN |
| 10 | Mountain Gorilla | 70–200 kg | EN |
| 11 | Green Sea Turtle | 68–190 kg | EN |
| 12 | Giant Panda | 70–125 kg | EN |
| 13 | Chimpanzee | 26–70 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 |
| Chimpanzee | 26–70 kg | Omnivore | EN |
| Eastern Gorilla | 73–204 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 |