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Mass estimates for elephant bird species recognized in this study.
| femoral mass estimation (kg) | Mullerornis modestus | Aepyornis hildebrandti | Aepyornis maximus | Vorombe titan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| maximum | 172 | 342 | 541 | 732 |
| minimum | 78 | 211 | 334 | 536 |
| mean | 107.7 | 283.15 | 409.5 | 642.9 |
| standard deviation | 33.2 | 34.1 | 71.8 | 62.6 |
| sample size | 10 | 29 | 8 | 10 |
