Gorilla–human last common ancestor


The gorilla–human last common ancestor (GHLCA, GLCA, or G/H LCA) is the last species that the tribes Hominini and Gorillini (i.e. the chimpanzee–human last common ancestor on one hand and gorillas on the other) share as a common ancestor. It is estimated to have lived 8 to 10 million years ago (TGHLCA) during the late Miocene.

Not to be confused with Hominoidea, Hominidae, or Homininae.

The fossil find of Nakalipithecus nakayamai are closest in age to the GHLCA.

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