3 m
Typical representative
Uniformly scaled by standing height; the pose is not stretched to every descriptive dimension.
Aepyornis maximus (large adult)
A large adult Aepyornis maximus is shown in strict left-facing orthographic side profile. The representative museum model stands up to 3 m tall and weighs about 400 kg. Uniform scale is anchored to the documented 3 m standing height.
Dimensions
- Height
- 3 m
- Weight
- 400 kg
Quick facts
- Height
- up to 3 m
- Representative mass
- about 400 kg
- Range
- Madagascar
Aepyornis maximus (large adult) · Size infographic
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Sources and measurement22 References
Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.
Measurement basis
Uniform scale is anchored to the documented 3 m standing height.