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Gorilla gorilla is the scientific name for the western lowland gorilla, a large primate native to Central Africa that is the biggest living ape species. These intelligent, social animals are important for their ecosystems and are considered endangered, making their conservation a significant concern for biodiversity.
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- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderPrimates
- FamilyHominidae
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The western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) is a great ape found in Africa, one of two species of the hominine genus Gorilla. Large and robust with males weighing around 168 kilograms (370 lb), the species is found in a region of midwest Africa, geographically isolated from the eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei). The hair of the western species is significantly lighter in colour.
The western gorilla is the second largest living primate after the eastern gorilla. Two subspecies are recognised: the western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) is found in most of West Africa; while the Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) is limited to a smaller range in the north at the border of Cameroon and Nigeria. Both subspecies are listed Critically Endangered.
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Critically endangered fauna of AfricaEDGE speciesFauna listed on CITES Appendix IFauna of Central AfricaFauna of NigeriaGorillasIUCN Red List critically endangered speciesMammals described in 1847Mammals of CameroonMammals of GabonMammals of the Democratic Republic of the CongoMammals of the Republic of the Congo