1.55 m
Typical representative
Uniformly scaled by shoulder height; the pose is not stretched to every descriptive dimension.
Adult Common Hippopotamus
Adult Common Hippopotamus is presented in a strict left-facing orthographic side profile for a clear visual size comparison. The verified reference uses a height of 1.6 m, length of 4.2 m and weight of 2,000 kg. The artwork is uniformly scaled from the documented measurement contract, while its natural or architectural proportions remain unchanged. Source claims and measurement notes explain exactly which model, specimen, state or representative range is shown.
Dimensions
- Height
- 1.55 m
- Length
- 4.2 m
- Weight
- 2 t
Quick facts
- Length
- 4.20 m
- Shoulder height
- 1.55 m
- Weight
- about 2,000 kg
Adult Common Hippopotamus · Size infographic
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Sources and measurement22 References
Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.
Measurement basis
Length is nose to tail base in a neutral four-legged stance; values represent an adult of unspecified sex.