Animals in Eq Guinea
Wildlife
Equatorial Guinea’s lush rainforests and Atlantic coastline are home to a diverse mix of wildlife, including great apes, forest elephants, and coastal marine species like dolphins and whales.
Chimpanzee

Highly intelligent ape with tool use, lives in African forests and savannas.
See animal detailsHippopotamus

Large aquatic mammal with huge jaws, spends most time in rivers and lakes.
See animal detailsSpotted Hyena

Scavenger and predator with a strong bite, known for its eerie laugh.
See animal detailsWestern Lowland Gorilla

Smallest gorilla subspecies, lives in dense rainforests of central Africa.
See animal detailsMandrill

Colorful-faced primate from Central Africa, known for social horde behavior.
See animal detailsAfrican Forest Elephant

Smaller, elusive elephant species adapted to dense African rainforests.
See animal detailsCrocodile

Powerful aquatic reptile with long jaws, found in tropical rivers and swamps.
See animal detailsAfrican Grey Parrot

Highly intelligent African parrot, famous for its mimicry and grey feathers.
See animal detailsAfrican Fish Eagle

Iconic raptor with white head, feeds mainly on fish in African lakes.
See animal detailsAfrican Manatee

Gentle aquatic mammal found in West African rivers and coastal waters.
See animal detailsCommon Dolphin

Fast-swimming dolphin with a yellowish side patch, lives in oceans worldwide.
See animal detailsNational Animal of Eq Guinea
The western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species, is considered a symbol of Equatorial Guinea’s rich biodiversity and connection to its dense tropical forests.
Western Lowland Gorilla

Smallest gorilla subspecies, lives in dense rainforests of central Africa.
See animal detailsMost Dangerous Animals in Eq Guinea
Dangerous animals found in Equatorial Guinea range from powerful forest elephants and hippos to aggressive species like crocodiles, leopards, and even chimpanzees in certain regions.
Chimpanzee

Highly intelligent ape with tool use, lives in African forests and savannas.
See animal detailsHippopotamus

Large aquatic mammal with huge jaws, spends most time in rivers and lakes.
See animal detailsSpotted Hyena

Scavenger and predator with a strong bite, known for its eerie laugh.
See animal detailsAfrican Forest Elephant

Smaller, elusive elephant species adapted to dense African rainforests.
See animal detailsCrocodile

Powerful aquatic reptile with long jaws, found in tropical rivers and swamps.
See animal detailsTop 10 Iconic Animals in Eq Guinea
Notable wildlife in Equatorial Guinea includes elusive predators like leopards and crocodiles, as well as charismatic species such as chimpanzees and hippos found in forested and riverine habitats.
Western Lowland Gorilla

Smallest gorilla subspecies, lives in dense rainforests of central Africa.
See animal detailsChimpanzee

Highly intelligent ape with tool use, lives in African forests and savannas.
See animal detailsHippopotamus

Large aquatic mammal with huge jaws, spends most time in rivers and lakes.
See animal detailsCrocodile

Powerful aquatic reptile with long jaws, found in tropical rivers and swamps.
See animal detailsSpotted Hyena

Scavenger and predator with a strong bite, known for its eerie laugh.
See animal detailsMandrill

Colorful-faced primate from Central Africa, known for social horde behavior.
See animal detailsAfrican Forest Elephant

Smaller, elusive elephant species adapted to dense African rainforests.
See animal details