Animal Sizes: Height and Length
Size is measured differently for different body plans. Four-legged mammals are measured to the shoulder, upright animals such as giraffes, ostriches and penguins by standing height, and whales, fish, snakes and lizards by total length. Some birds and insects are best described by wingspan. Each row says which measurement is used.
214 animals, A–Z. Tap a column heading to sort.
| Animal | Class | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Buffalo | Mammals | 1.0–1.7 m (3.3–5.6 ft) | Shoulder height |
| African Elephant | Mammals | 2.5–4 m (8.2–13 ft) | Shoulder height |
| African Grey Parrot | Birds | about 33 cm (13 in) | Length |
| African Spurred Tortoise | Reptiles | 50–80 cm (20–31 in) | Shell length |
| African Wild Dog | Mammals | 60–75 cm (24–30 in) | Shoulder height |
| Alpaca | Mammals | 81–99 cm (32–39 in) | Shoulder height |
| American Alligator | Reptiles | 2.5–4.5 m (8–15 ft) | Length |
| American Bison | Mammals | 1.5–1.9 m (5–6.2 ft) | Shoulder height |
| American Black Bear | Mammals | 0.7–1.0 m (2.3–3.3 ft) | Shoulder height |
| American Bullfrog | Amphibians | 9–15 cm (3.5–6 in) | Body length |
| American Crow | Birds | 40–53 cm (16–21 in) | Length |
| American Lobster | Invertebrates | 20–60 cm (8–24 in) | Body length |
| American Robin | Birds | 20–28 cm (8–11 in) | Length |
| American Toad | Amphibians | 5–9 cm (2–3.5 in) | Body length |
| Andean Condor | Birds | 2.7–3.2 m (8.9–10.5 ft) | Wingspan |
| Arctic Fox | Mammals | 25–30 cm (10–12 in) | Shoulder height |
| Asian Elephant | Mammals | 2–3 m (6.6–9.8 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Asian Giant Hornet | Invertebrates | 35–50 mm (1.4–2 in) | Body length |
| Atlantic Bluefin Tuna | Fish | 2–2.5 m (6.5–8.2 ft) | Length |
| Atlantic Puffin | Birds | 26–30 cm (10–12 in) | Length |
| Atlantic Salmon | Fish | 70–100 cm (28–39 in) | Length |
| Axolotl | Amphibians | 15–30 cm (6–12 in) | Length |
| Bactrian Camel | Mammals | 1.6–1.8 m (5.2–5.9 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Bald Eagle | Birds | 1.8–2.3 m (5.9–7.5 ft) | Wingspan |
| Ball Python | Reptiles | 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) | Length |
| Barn Owl | Birds | 80–125 cm (31–49 in) | Wingspan |
| Beluga Sturgeon | Fish | 1.4–3.3 m (4.7–10.8 ft) | Length |
| Beluga Whale | Mammals | 3–5.5 m (10–18 ft) | Length |
| Betta Fish | Fish | 6–7 cm (2.4–2.8 in) | Length |
| Black Garden Ant | Invertebrates | 3–9 mm (0.12–0.35 in) | Body length |
| Black Mamba | Reptiles | 2–3 m (6.6–9.8 ft) | Length |
| Black Rhinoceros | Mammals | 1.4–1.8 m (4.6–5.9 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Blue Whale | Mammals | 24–30 m (79–98 ft) | Length |
| Blue Wildebeest | Mammals | 1.15–1.45 m (3.8–4.8 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Boa Constrictor | Reptiles | 2–3 m (6.5–10 ft) | Length |
| Bobcat | Mammals | 30–60 cm (12–24 in) | Shoulder height |
| Bonobo | Mammals | 1.0–1.2 m (3.3–3.9 ft) | Height |
| Bornean Orangutan | Mammals | 1.0–1.4 m (3.3–4.6 ft) | Height |
| Bottlenose Dolphin | Mammals | 2–4 m (6.6–13 ft) | Length |
| Bowhead Whale | Mammals | 14–18 m (46–59 ft) | Length |
| Brown Rat | Mammals | 20–28 cm (8–11 in) | Body length |
| Brown-Throated Sloth | Mammals | 42–80 cm (17–31 in) | Body length |
| Budgerigar | Birds | 18–20 cm (7–8 in) | Length |
| Buff-Tailed Bumblebee | Invertebrates | 11–23 mm (0.4–0.9 in) | Body length |
| Bull Shark | Fish | 2.1–3.4 m (7–11 ft) | Length |
| Burmese Python | Reptiles | 3–5 m (10–16 ft) | Length |
| California Sea Lion | Mammals | 1.8–2.4 m (5.9–7.9 ft) | Length |
| Canada Goose | Birds | 1.27–1.85 m (4.2–6.1 ft) | Wingspan |
| Cane Toad | Amphibians | 10–15 cm (4–6 in) | Body length |
| Capybara | Mammals | 50–62 cm (20–24 in) | Shoulder height |
| Cat | Mammals | 23–25 cm (9–10 in) | Shoulder height |
| Central Bearded Dragon | Reptiles | 40–60 cm (16–24 in) | Length |
| Cheetah | Mammals | 67–94 cm (26–37 in) | Shoulder height |
| Chicken | Birds | 40–70 cm (16–28 in) | Height |
| Chimpanzee | Mammals | 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) | Height |
| Chinese Giant Salamander | Amphibians | 1–1.2 m (3.3–3.9 ft) | Length |
| Cockatiel | Birds | 30–33 cm (12–13 in) | Length |
| Common Earthworm | Invertebrates | 10–25 cm (4–10 in) | Length |
| Common Octopus | Invertebrates | 0.6–1 m (2–3.3 ft) including arms | Length |
| Common Ostrich | Birds | 1.7–2.7 m (5.6–8.9 ft) | Height |
| Common Raven | Birds | 1.0–1.5 m (3.3–4.9 ft) | Wingspan |
| Common Starfish | Invertebrates | 10–30 cm (4–12 in) across | Body length |
| Common Swift | Birds | 38–44 cm (15–17 in) | Wingspan |
| Common Vampire Bat | Mammals | 35–40 cm (14–16 in) | Wingspan |
| Common Warthog | Mammals | 64–85 cm (25–33 in) | Shoulder height |
| Common Wasp | Invertebrates | 12–20 mm (0.5–0.8 in) | Body length |
| Common Wombat | Mammals | 90–115 cm (35–45 in) | Body length |
| Cougar | Mammals | 60–90 cm (24–35 in) | Shoulder height |
| Cow | Mammals | 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Coyote | Mammals | 58–66 cm (23–26 in) | Shoulder height |
| Dog | Mammals | 15–85 cm (6–34 in) | Shoulder height |
| Donkey | Mammals | 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Dromedary Camel | Mammals | 1.7–2.0 m (5.6–6.6 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | Mammals | 23–30 cm (9–12 in) | Body length |
| Eastern Newt | Amphibians | 7–12.5 cm (2.8–5 in) | Length |
| Electric Eel | Fish | 1–2.5 m (3.3–8.2 ft) | Length |
| Elk | Mammals | 1.3–1.5 m (4.3–4.9 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Emperor Dragonfly | Invertebrates | 6.6–8.4 cm (2.6–3.3 in) | Body length |
| Emperor Penguin | Birds | 1.0–1.2 m (3.3–3.9 ft) | Height |
| Emperor Scorpion | Invertebrates | 15–20 cm (6–8 in) | Length |
| Emu | Birds | 1.5–1.9 m (4.9–6.2 ft) | Height |
| European Hare | Mammals | 60–75 cm (24–30 in) | Body length |
| European Hedgehog | Mammals | 20–30 cm (8–12 in) | Body length |
| European Mantis | Invertebrates | 6–9 cm (2.4–3.5 in) | Body length |
| Fennec Fox | Mammals | 18–22 cm (7–8.7 in) | Shoulder height |
| Fire Salamander | Amphibians | 15–25 cm (6–10 in) | Length |
| Galápagos Tortoise | Reptiles | 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) | Shell length |
| Garden Snail | Invertebrates | 2.5–4 cm (1–1.6 in) shell diameter | Shell length |
| Giant Anteater | Mammals | 1.8–2.2 m (6–7 ft) including tail | Length |
| Giant Clam | Invertebrates | 0.8–1.2 m (2.6–3.9 ft) | Shell length |
| Giant Manta Ray | Fish | 4.5–7 m (15–23 ft) | Wingspan |
| Giant Panda | Mammals | 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Giant Squid | Invertebrates | 10–13 m (33–43 ft) total length of the largest adults | Length |
| Gila Monster | Reptiles | 40–56 cm (16–22 in) | Length |
| Giraffe | Mammals | 4.3–5.7 m (14–18.7 ft) | Height |
| Goat | Mammals | 40–90 cm (16–35 in) | Shoulder height |
| Golden Eagle | Birds | 1.8–2.3 m (5.9–7.5 ft) | Wingspan |
| Golden Poison Frog | Amphibians | 4.5–5.5 cm (1.8–2.2 in) | Body length |
| Goldfish | Fish | 10–30 cm (4–12 in) | Length |
| Goliath Birdeater | Invertebrates | 11–13 cm body (4.3–5.1 in); leg span up to 30 cm (12 in) | Body length |
| Goliath Frog | Amphibians | 17–32 cm (6.7–12.6 in) | Body length |
| Gray Wolf | Mammals | 65–85 cm (26–33 in) | Shoulder height |
| Great Hammerhead Shark | Fish | 3–4 m (10–13 ft) | Length |
| Great Horned Owl | Birds | 1.0–1.5 m (3.3–4.9 ft) | Wingspan |
| Great White Shark | Fish | 3.4–4.9 m (11–16 ft) | Length |
| Greater Flamingo | Birds | 1.1–1.5 m (3.6–4.9 ft) | Height |
| Green Anaconda | Reptiles | 3–5 m (10–16 ft) | Length |
| Green Iguana | Reptiles | 1.2–1.7 m (4–5.5 ft) | Length |
| Green Sea Turtle | Reptiles | 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) | Shell length |
| Greenland Shark | Fish | 2.4–4.8 m (8–16 ft) | Length |
| Grizzly Bear | Mammals | 0.9–1.1 m (3–3.6 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Guinea Pig | Mammals | 20–25 cm (8–10 in) | Body length |
| Guppy | Fish | 1.5–6 cm (0.6–2.4 in) | Length |
| Hamster | Mammals | 13–18 cm (5–7 in) | Body length |
| Harbor Seal | Mammals | 1.5–1.9 m (4.9–6.2 ft) | Length |
| Hippopotamus | Mammals | 1.3–1.65 m (4.3–5.4 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Honey Badger | Mammals | 23–28 cm (9–11 in) | Shoulder height |
| Horse | Mammals | 1.4–1.8 m (14–18 hands, 4.6–5.9 ft) | Shoulder height |
| House Mouse | Mammals | 7.5–10 cm (3–4 in) | Body length |
| Housefly | Invertebrates | 6–8 mm (0.24–0.31 in) | Body length |
| Humpback Whale | Mammals | 12–16 m (39–52 ft) | Length |
| Immortal Jellyfish | Invertebrates | about 4.5 mm (0.18 in) bell diameter | Body length |
| Indian Cobra | Reptiles | 1–1.5 m (3.3–4.9 ft) | Length |
| Indian Peafowl | Birds | 0.95–2.25 m (3.1–7.4 ft) including the male's train | Length |
| Indo-Pacific Sailfish | Fish | 2–3.4 m (6.5–11 ft) | Length |
| Jaguar | Mammals | 68–76 cm (27–30 in) | Shoulder height |
| Japanese Macaque | Mammals | 50–60 cm (20–24 in) | Body length |
| Japanese Spider Crab | Invertebrates | 30–40 cm (12–16 in) carapace; leg span up to 3.7 m (12 ft) | Body length |
| King Cobra | Reptiles | 3–4 m (10–13 ft) | Length |
| Koala | Mammals | 60–85 cm (24–33 in) | Body length |
| Koi | Fish | 60–90 cm (24–36 in) | Length |
| Komodo Dragon | Reptiles | 2–3 m (6.5–10 ft) | Length |
| Largemouth Bass | Fish | 30–60 cm (12–24 in) | Length |
| Leatherback Sea Turtle | Reptiles | 1.3–1.8 m (4.3–5.9 ft) | Shell length |
| Leopard | Mammals | 57–70 cm (22–28 in) | Shoulder height |
| Leopard Gecko | Reptiles | 18–28 cm (7–11 in) | Length |
| Lined Seahorse | Fish | 12–19 cm (4.7–7.5 in) | Length |
| Lion | Mammals | 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Llama | Mammals | 1.0–1.2 m (3.3–3.9 ft); 1.7–1.8 m at the head | Shoulder height |
| Luna Moth | Invertebrates | 7.5–11.5 cm (3–4.5 in) | Wingspan |
| Mallard | Birds | 50–65 cm (20–26 in) | Length |
| Mandrill | Mammals | 55–95 cm (22–37 in) | Body length |
| Meerkat | Mammals | 24–35 cm (9.5–14 in) | Body length |
| Monarch Butterfly | Invertebrates | 8.9–10.2 cm (3.5–4 in) | Wingspan |
| Moon Jellyfish | Invertebrates | 25–40 cm (10–16 in) bell diameter | Body length |
| Moose | Mammals | 1.4–2.1 m (4.6–6.9 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Mute Swan | Birds | 2.0–2.4 m (6.6–7.9 ft) | Wingspan |
| Naked Mole-Rat | Mammals | 8–10 cm (3–4 in) | Body length |
| Narwhal | Mammals | 3.5–5.5 m (11.5–18 ft), excluding the tusk | Length |
| Nile Crocodile | Reptiles | 3–5 m (10–16 ft) | Length |
| Nine-Banded Armadillo | Mammals | 64–107 cm (25–42 in) including tail | Length |
| North American Beaver | Mammals | 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) including tail | Length |
| North Island Brown Kiwi | Birds | about 40 cm (16 in) | Height |
| Northern Cardinal | Birds | 21–23 cm (8.3–9.1 in) | Length |
| Ocean Quahog | Invertebrates | 7–13 cm (2.8–5 in) | Shell length |
| Ocean Sunfish | Fish | 1.8–3.3 m (6–11 ft) | Length |
| Ocellaris Clownfish | Fish | 8–11 cm (3.1–4.3 in) | Length |
| Okapi | Mammals | about 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Orca | Mammals | 5–8 m (16–26 ft) | Length |
| Peregrine Falcon | Birds | 74–120 cm (29–47 in) | Wingspan |
| Pig | Mammals | 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Plains Zebra | Mammals | 1.1–1.45 m (3.6–4.8 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Platypus | Mammals | 40–60 cm (16–24 in) | Length |
| Polar Bear | Mammals | 1.0–1.6 m (3.3–5.2 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Pronghorn | Mammals | 0.8–1.05 m (2.6–3.4 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Rabbit | Mammals | 34–50 cm (13–20 in) | Body length |
| Raccoon | Mammals | 23–30 cm (9–12 in) | Shoulder height |
| Rainbow Trout | Fish | 30–75 cm (12–30 in) | Length |
| Red Deer | Mammals | 0.95–1.3 m (3.1–4.3 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Red Fox | Mammals | 35–50 cm (14–20 in) | Shoulder height |
| Red Kangaroo | Mammals | 1.0–1.6 m (3.3–5.2 ft) | Height |
| Red Panda | Mammals | 50–64 cm (20–25 in), plus a 28–59 cm tail | Body length |
| Red-Bellied Piranha | Fish | 15–33 cm (6–13 in) | Length |
| Red-Eared Slider | Reptiles | 15–28 cm (6–11 in) | Shell length |
| Red-Eyed Tree Frog | Amphibians | 5–7.5 cm (2–3 in) | Body length |
| Red-Tailed Hawk | Birds | 1.1–1.4 m (3.6–4.6 ft) | Wingspan |
| Reindeer | Mammals | 0.85–1.5 m (2.8–4.9 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Reticulated Python | Reptiles | 3–6 m (10–20 ft) | Length |
| Ring-Tailed Lemur | Mammals | 39–46 cm (15–18 in), plus a 56–63 cm tail | Body length |
| Rock Pigeon | Birds | 29–37 cm (11–15 in) | Length |
| Ruby-Throated Hummingbird | Birds | 7–9 cm (2.8–3.5 in) | Length |
| Saltwater Crocodile | Reptiles | 2.5–5 m (8–16 ft) | Length |
| Scarlet Macaw | Birds | 81–96 cm (32–38 in) | Length |
| Sea Otter | Mammals | 1.0–1.5 m (3.3–4.9 ft) | Length |
| Seven-Spot Ladybug | Invertebrates | 6–8 mm (0.24–0.31 in) | Body length |
| Sheep | Mammals | 60–90 cm (24–35 in) | Shoulder height |
| Snow Leopard | Mammals | about 56–60 cm (22–24 in) | Shoulder height |
| Snowy Owl | Birds | 1.25–1.5 m (4.1–4.9 ft) | Wingspan |
| Southern Black Widow | Invertebrates | 8–13 mm (0.3–0.5 in); about 38 mm (1.5 in) with legs | Body length |
| Sperm Whale | Mammals | 11–16 m (36–52 ft) | Length |
| Spotted Hyena | Mammals | 70–90 cm (28–35 in) | Shoulder height |
| Springbok | Mammals | 71–86 cm (28–34 in) | Shoulder height |
| Striped Skunk | Mammals | 52–77 cm (20–30 in) including tail | Length |
| Swordfish | Fish | 1.8–3 m (6–10 ft) | Length |
| Tasmanian Devil | Mammals | about 30 cm (12 in) | Shoulder height |
| Thomson's Gazelle | Mammals | 55–82 cm (22–32 in) | Shoulder height |
| Tiger | Mammals | 0.8–1.1 m (2.6–3.6 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Tiger Shark | Fish | 3–4.3 m (10–14 ft) | Length |
| Toco Toucan | Birds | 55–65 cm (22–26 in) including the bill | Length |
| Tuatara | Reptiles | 45–61 cm (18–24 in) | Length |
| Veiled Chameleon | Reptiles | 35–60 cm (14–24 in) | Length |
| Walrus | Mammals | 2.2–3.6 m (7.2–11.8 ft) | Length |
| Wandering Albatross | Birds | 2.5–3.5 m (8.2–11.5 ft) | Wingspan |
| West Indian Manatee | Mammals | 2.7–3.5 m (8.9–11.5 ft) | Length |
| Western Diamondback Rattlesnake | Reptiles | 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) | Length |
| Western Gorilla | Mammals | 1.2–1.8 m (4–6 ft) | Height |
| Western Honey Bee | Invertebrates | 12–15 mm (0.5–0.6 in) | Body length |
| Whale Shark | Fish | 5.5–12 m (18–39 ft) | Length |
| White Rhinoceros | Mammals | 1.5–1.85 m (4.9–6.1 ft) | Shoulder height |
| White-Tailed Deer | Mammals | 0.8–1.0 m (2.6–3.3 ft) | Shoulder height |
| Wild Boar | Mammals | 55–110 cm (22–43 in) | Shoulder height |
| Wild Turkey | Birds | 76–125 cm (30–49 in) | Length |
| Wolverine | Mammals | 30–45 cm (12–18 in) | Shoulder height |
| Yellow Fever Mosquito | Invertebrates | 4–7 mm (0.16–0.28 in) | Body length |