Schimpanse vs Westlicher Gorilla

Pan troglodytes compared with Gorilla gorilla

Key Differences

• Schimpanse is Endangered while Westlicher Gorilla is Critically Endangered.
• Schimpanse is omnivore while Westlicher Gorilla is herbivore.
• Westlicher Gorilla is 3.2x heavier than Schimpanse.
• Schimpanse lives longer (45 years vs 40 years).

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Schimpanse	Westlicher Gorilla
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Primates (Primaten)	Primates (Primaten)
Family same	Hominidae (Great Apes)	Hominidae (Great Apes)
Genus	Pan (Chimpanzees)	Gorilla (Gorillas)
Species	Pan troglodytes	Gorilla gorilla

Evolutionary Relationship

Schimpanse and Westlicher Gorilla share a common ancestor at the Family level: Hominidae. (Great Apes)

Conservation Status

Schimpanse

EN — Endangered

Population: ~300.0K

Trend: Decreasing ↓

Westlicher Gorilla

CR — Critically Endangered

Population: ~100.0K

Trend: Decreasing ↓

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Schimpanse	Westlicher Gorilla
Diet	Omnivore	Herbivore
Average Lifespan	45 years	40 years
Average Length	1.2 m	1.7 m
Average Weight	50.0 kg	160.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Schimpanse

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Cameroon, Congo (DRC), Guinea, Tanzania, and Uganda. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Westlicher Gorilla

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Cameroon, Congo (Republic), Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Schimpanse

Humanity's closest living relative, sharing approximately 98.7% of DNA, chimpanzees inhabit tropical forests and savanna woodlands across central and West Africa. Highly intelligent, social primates that use and make tools, display cultural traditions, and communicate with rich vocalizations including the distinctive pant-hoot. Endangered, with populations declining due to deforestation, bushmeat hunting, and disease transmission from humans.

Westlicher Gorilla

The world's largest primate, western gorillas weigh up to 180 kg and inhabit the tropical and subtropical forests of equatorial Africa. Primarily herbivorous, living in family groups led by a silverback male who protects the troop and mediates social conflicts. Critically Endangered, with populations threatened by deforestation, poaching for bushmeat, and outbreaks of Ebola virus disease.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇨🇲 Cameroon