3.5 m
Scale anchored to a reviewed measurement
Uniformly scaled by hind-leg standing height.
Megatherium americanum (large adult)
A large adult Megatherium americanum is shown in a strict left-facing orthographic side elevation in a stable, supported upright posture. The selected museum reference reaches 6 m in total length, 3.5 m in hind-leg standing height and 4,000 kg in mass.
Dimensions
- Height
- 3.5 m
- Length
- 6 m
- Weight
- 4 t
Quick facts
- Total length
- up to 6 m
- Hind-leg standing height
- about 3.5 m
- Mass
- up to 4,000 kg
Megatherium americanum (large adult) · Size infographic
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Sources and measurement22 References
Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.
Measurement basis
The image is uniformly scaled from the documented 3.5 m hind-leg standing height; total length is retained as a descriptive maximum.