Democratic Republic of Congo, UgandaClassified as Endangered, the Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) inhabits rainforests, mountains habitats in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda. Weighing 70–200 kg, it is above average among herbivore mammals.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Mountain Gorilla inhabits rainforests, mountains habitats. It can be found in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda.
Typical coloring: Black, Brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Mountain Gorilla is a group-based species belonging to the Hominidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Mountain Gorilla is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Mountain Gorilla’s weight of 70–200 kg is higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #10 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 Mountain Gorilla weigh?
A Mountain Gorilla typically weighs 70–200 kg, which is above average compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Mountain Gorilla?
The Mountain Gorilla is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Mountain Gorilla live?
The Mountain Gorilla is found in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, in rainforests, mountains habitats.
How does the Mountain Gorilla reproduce?
The Mountain 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