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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.