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There are two species of gorillas: Gorilla gorilla, the Western Gorilla, and Gorilla beringei, the Eastern Gorilla. Silverbacks are dominant males of any gorilla species or subspecies (there are six recognized subspecies).
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∙ 12y ago
A silverback gorilla's scientific name is Gorilla beringei beringei. They are a subspecies of the eastern gorilla found in the mountainous regions of East Africa.
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∙ 13y agoGorilla beringei beringei XD there really is no scientific name for silverbacked gorrilas, but only because they are mountain apes with silver/gray fur on their back
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∙ 13y agoGorilla gorilla
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What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the mammal Mountain gorilla?
The scientific name for the mountain gorilla is Gorilla beringei beringei. It belongs to the family Hominidae, which includes great apes like gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and humans.
What is the scientific name of the western gorilla?
There is no separate classification for organisms based on age. All gorillas (known, anyway) belong to either Gorilla gorilla (Western Gorilla) or Gorilla beringei (Eastern Gorilla).
What is the scientific name for chrysanthemums?
The scientific name for chrysanthemums is Chrysanthemum spp.
Squid scientific name?
The scientific name for squids is Decapodiformes.
What is the scientific name for cnidaria?
The scientific name for cnidaria is Cnidaria.
What do silverback gorillas eat?
Silverback gorillas diet includes fruits, nuts, berries, chocolate candies, and leaves.
Is a silverback gorilla a monkey?
No. A silverback gorilla, like all gorillas, is a great ape.
How many silverback gorillas are there in the world?
2,000
Where did silverback gorillas originate from?
Africa
What part of the world do silverback gorillas live in?
They are mature gorillas and lead their troops .
What can a silverback gorilla do?
Silverback gorillas climb trees, eat fruits, and fight each other.
Are there female silverback gorrilas?
Silverback Gorillas are always males, named for the silver fur they develop on their backs in adulthood.
Who are the silverback gorillas enemy?
Leopards prey on adults by ambush.
What do silverbacks gorillas eat?
Silverback gorillas diet includes fruits, nuts, berries, chocolate candies, and leaves.
Is the silverback the leader of the gorillas?
Usually a large male will lead a gorilla family. This can be a silverback, and males of 11 or 12 years of age are the ones that "go grey" in this manner.
What are father gorillas called?
Silverbacks, due to the distinct silver hair on the backs of mature male gorillas.
Which is the strongest gorillla?
Male silverback gorillas are extremely strong and threatening if need be.
