11.99 cm
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Emperor Penguin Egg
A representative emperor penguin egg measuring 119.9 by 82.1 mm, based on a field series of 104 eggs. The dimensions are the mean of 104 normally sized field specimens. The silhouette preserves the researched proportions while the documented measurement controls its scale in visual comparisons.
Dimensions
- Height
- 11.99 cm
- Length
- 8.21 cm
- Width
- 8.21 cm
- Weight
- 450 g
Quick facts
- Dimensions
- 119.9 × 82.1 mm
- Mass
- about 450 g
- Clutch
- one egg
Emperor Penguin Egg · Size infographic
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Sources and measurement33 References
Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.
Measurement basis
The dimensions are the mean of 104 normally sized field specimens.