Mandrill

VU Omnivore Rainforests
Up to 55 kg
Weight
20–40 yrs
Lifespan
30 km/h
Top Speed
Central Africa
Found In

Endemic to Central Africa, the Mandrill is an omnivore species inhabiting rainforests habitats. Weighing Up to 55 kg, it is classified as Vulnerable.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Mandrill Omnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 55 kg 12 kg ↑ 358%
Height 75 cm
Top Speed 30 km/h 35 km/h ↓ 14%
Avg Speed 30 km/h
Weight (kg)55avg 12Speed (km/h)30avg 35Lifespan (yrs)30avg 17.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Mandrill inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Central Africa.

Typical coloring: Brown, Green.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Omnivore
Predators: Leopards, Humans

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Mandrill is a social groups species belonging to the Cercopithecidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 175–190 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 20–40 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

VU The Mandrill is classified as Vulnerable. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Mandrill’s weight of Up to 55 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 12 kg.

Weight rank: #18 of 34 Vulnerable species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Sperm Whale Up to 57000 kg VU
2 African Elephant 2700–6000 kg VU
3 Great White Shark Up to 2268 kg VU
4 Hippopotamus 1300–3200 kg VU
5 Gaur 600–1300 kg VU

Related Species

How much does a Mandrill weigh?

A Mandrill typically weighs Up to 55 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.

What is the conservation status of the Mandrill?

The Mandrill is classified as “Vulnerable”. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Mandrill live?

The Mandrill is found in Central Africa, in rainforests habitats.

How does the Mandrill reproduce?

The Mandrill has a gestation period of 175–190 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026