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Eastern Gorilla

Gorilla beringei

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Primates ›Family: Hominidae ›Genus: Gorilla

About

The eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei) is a critically endangered species of the genus Gorilla and the largest living primate. At present, the species is subdivided into two subspecies. Grauer's gorilla, formerly known as the eastern lowland gorilla (G. b. graueri) is more populous, at about 3,800 individuals. The mountain gorilla (G. b. beringei) has only about 880 individuals. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature mentioned illegal hunting in its assessment of threats to the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Gorilla?
The scientific name of Eastern Gorilla is Gorilla beringei.
What is the conservation status of Eastern Gorilla?
The Eastern Gorilla has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Eastern Gorilla belong to?
Eastern Gorilla belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Gorilla belong to?
Eastern Gorilla belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eastern Gorilla belong to?
Eastern Gorilla belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Eastern Gorilla belong to?
Eastern Gorilla belongs to the order Primates.
What family does Eastern Gorilla belong to?
Eastern Gorilla belongs to the family Hominidae.
What genus does Eastern Gorilla belong to?
Eastern Gorilla belongs to the genus Gorilla.

In the News

Reintroduced Grauer’s gorilla gives birth in DRC national park, ‘makes us happy’

Lulingu, a Grauer’s gorilla (Gorilla beringei), was reintroduced to Virunga National Park, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in 2024. In May 2026, Lulingu gave birth to a new baby, bringing hope for the species and excitement for the conservationists working there. “The baby and the mother are doing perfectly well. It really makes us happy. […]

Mongabay · 9/28/2026

Ebola, twins and women-led conservation: Reporting on gorillas for World Gorilla Day

Gorillas are among humans’ closest relatives, with a common ancestor dating back around 8 to 10 million years. Both species of gorilla alive today are on the edge of extinction: The eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei) is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List, while the western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) is critically endangered. In its […]

Mongabay · 9/24/2026