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How big is it?

Stand up to three creatures against a 6 ft person on a measuring wall. Sizes are what witnesses and stories describe, with a note on where each number comes from.

0 ft2 ft4 ft6 ft8 ft0.5 m1 m1.5 m2 m2.5 m6 ft 7–9 ft 6–7 ft 6–7 ft
Average person6 ft tall
Bigfoot7 to 9 ft tall
Dogman6 to 7 ft tall
Mothman6 to 7 ft tall
Comparing a 6 ft person with Bigfoot, Dogman, Mothman.

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Every size we have

Tap a column heading to sort. Heights are standing height; lake monsters and serpents are total length; fliers with only a wingspan are measured wing tip to wing tip.

Where the number comes from
MinhocãoLong150 ft46 mWitness reports usually say 150 ft long.
NingenLong50 to 100 ft15 to 30 mWitness reports usually say 50 to 100 ft long.
Sea serpentLong30 to 100 ft9 to 30 mWitness reports usually say 30 to 100 ft long.
Bear Lake MonsterLong45 to 90 ft14 to 27 mThe 1868 newspaper story said up to 90 ft long; we drew it at the middle of that.
LuscaLong75 to 90 ft23 to 27 mWitness reports usually say 75 to 90 ft long.
Tahoe TessieLong10 to 80 ft3 to 24 mAccounts vary widely, from 10 to 80 ft long.
IgopogoLong12 to 70 ft4 to 21 mAccounts vary widely, from 12 to 70 ft long.
MamlamboLong65 ft20 mWitness reports usually say 65 ft long.
MorgawrLong30 to 60 ft9 to 18 mWitness reports usually say 30 to 60 ft long.
OgopogoLong40 to 50 ft12 to 15 mWitness reports usually say 40 to 50 ft long.
ManipogoLong13 to 50 ft4 to 15 mWitness reports usually say 13 to 50 ft long.
NahuelitoLong15 to 50 ft5 to 15 mWitness reports usually say 15 to 50 ft long.
GrootslangLong40 to 50 ft12 to 15 mWitness reports usually say 40 to 50 ft long.
CadborosaurusLong15 to 45 ft5 to 14 mWitness reports usually say 15 to 45 ft long.
Loch Ness MonsterLong20 to 40 ft6 to 12 mWitness estimates put it at 20 to 40 ft long.
BessieLong30 to 40 ft9 to 12 mWitness reports usually say 30 to 40 ft long.
Flathead Lake MonsterLong20 to 40 ft6 to 12 mWitness reports usually say 20 to 40 ft long.
Tic Tac UAPLong40 ft12 mNavy aircrew in 2004 estimated about 40 ft long, roughly the length of their own jets.
ChessieLong25 to 40 ft8 to 12 mWitness reports usually say 25 to 40 ft long.
MemphréLong15 to 40 ft5 to 12 mWitness reports usually say 15 to 40 ft long.
Lagarfljót WormLong40 ft12 mWitness reports usually say 40 ft long.
StorsjöodjuretLong10 to 40 ft3 to 12 mWitness reports usually say 10 to 40 ft long.
SharlieLong30 to 40 ft9 to 12 mWitness reports usually say 30 to 40 ft long.
ChampLong15 to 30 ft4.6 to 9.1 mWitness reports usually say 15 to 30 ft long.
Altamaha-haLong20 to 30 ft6.1 to 9.1 mWitness reports usually say 20 to 30 ft long.
White River MonsterLong12 to 30 ft3.7 to 9.1 mWitness reports usually say 12 to 30 ft long.
MoragLong25 to 30 ft7.6 to 9.1 mWitness reports usually say 25 to 30 ft long.
Lake Tianchi MonsterLong6 to 30 ft1.8 to 9.1 mWitness reports usually say 6 to 30 ft long.
Ninki NankaLong30 ft9.1 mWitness reports usually say 30 ft long.
LukwataLong20 to 30 ft6.1 to 9.1 mWitness reports usually say 20 to 30 ft long.
ThunderbirdWingspan15 to 20 ft4.6 to 6.1 mWitness reports usually say 15 to 20 ft wingspan.
RopenWingspan3 to 20 ft0.9 to 6.1 mAccounts vary widely, from a 3 ft wingspan to 20 ft.
Wampus catLong7 to 20 ft2.1 to 6.1 mFrom tall tales, which put it at 7 to 20 ft long. Not a witness measurement.
IssieLong16 ft4.9 mWitness reports usually say 16 ft long.
Big Bird of the Rio Grande ValleyWingspan10 to 15 ft3.0 to 4.6 mWitness reports usually say 10 to 15 ft wingspan.
Dobhar-chúLong7 to 15 ft2.1 to 4.6 mWitness reports usually say 7 to 15 ft long.
DingonekLong14 to 15 ft4.3 to 4.6 mWitness reports usually say 14 to 15 ft long.
Mokele-mbembeTall9 to 13 ft2.7 to 4.0 mDescribed as "Elephant-sized". We drew it at 9 to 13 ft tall, a typical elephant.
Emela-ntoukaTall9 to 13 ft2.7 to 4.0 mDescribed as "Elephant-sized (reported)". We drew it at 9 to 13 ft tall, a typical elephant.
Big Grey Man of Ben MacduiTall10 to 12.5 ft3.0 to 3.8 mClimbers on Ben Macdui describe a figure 10 ft tall or more.
YowieTall6 to 10 ft1.8 to 3.0 mWitness reports usually say 6 to 10 ft tall.
Flatwoods MonsterTall10 ft3.0 mWitness reports usually say 10 ft tall.
AhoolWingspan10 ft3.0 mWitness reports usually say 10 ft wingspan.
MussieLong10 ft3.0 mWitness reports usually say 10 ft long.
BigfootTall7 to 9 ft2.1 to 2.7 mWitness reports often say 7 to 9 ft tall; weight guesses run 500 to 800 lb.
YetiTall4 to 9 ft1.2 to 2.7 mAccounts run from child-sized to over 8 ft; most describe something about as tall as a person.
BatsquatchTall9 ft2.7 mWitness reports usually say 9 ft tall.
Grafton MonsterTall7 to 9 ft2.1 to 2.7 mWitness reports usually say 7 to 9 ft tall.
Mogollon MonsterTall7 to 8.4 ft2.1 to 2.6 mWitness reports say over 7 ft tall.
GoatmanTall5.5 to 8.1 ft1.7 to 2.5 mDescribed as "Human-sized or taller (reported)". We drew it at 5.5 to 8.1 ft tall, a typical human.
Shadow peopleTall5.5 to 8.1 ft1.7 to 2.5 mDescribed as "Human height or taller". We drew it at 5.5 to 8.1 ft tall, a typical human.
The Hat ManTall5.5 to 8.1 ft1.7 to 2.5 mDescribed as "Human-sized or taller (reported)". We drew it at 5.5 to 8.1 ft tall, a typical human.
Ohio GrassmanTall6 to 8 ft1.8 to 2.4 mWitness reports usually say 6 to 8 ft tall.
Beast of Bodmin MoorLong4.5 to 8 ft1.4 to 2.4 mDescribed as panther-sized: 3 to 5 ft of body plus a long tail, drawn nose to tail tip.
Beast of ExmoorLong6 to 8 ft1.8 to 2.4 mDescribed as "Panther- or puma-sized (reported)". We drew it at 6 to 8 ft long, a typical panther.
Van Meter VisitorTall8 ft2.4 mWitness reports usually say 8 ft tall.
ReptiliansTall6 to 8 ft1.8 to 2.4 mWitness reports usually say 6 to 8 ft tall.
Skunk ApeTall5 to 7 ft1.5 to 2.1 mWitness reports usually say 5 to 7 ft tall.
Fouke MonsterTall7 ft2.1 mWitness reports usually say 7 ft tall.
Honey Island Swamp MonsterTall7 ft2.1 mWitness reports usually say 7 ft tall.
MomoTall7 ft2.1 mWitness reports usually say 7 ft tall.
DogmanTall6 to 7 ft1.8 to 2.1 mWitness reports usually say 6 to 7 ft tall.
RougarouTall5.5 to 7 ft1.7 to 2.1 mWitness reports usually say 5.5 to 7 ft tall.
MothmanTall6 to 7 ft1.8 to 2.1 mWitnesses in 1966 and 1967 described a figure 6 to 7 ft tall, with wings spanning about 10 ft.
KongamatoWingspan4 to 7 ft1.2 to 2.1 mWitness reports usually say 4 to 7 ft wingspan.
Lizard Man of Scape Ore SwampTall7 ft2.1 mWitness reports usually say 7 ft tall.
TatzelwurmLong2 to 7 ft0.6 to 2.1 mWitness reports usually say 2 to 7 ft long.
Old Yellow TopTall5.5 to 7 ft1.7 to 2.1 mWitness reports usually say 5.5 to 7 ft tall.
Beast of Bray RoadTall6 to 7 ft1.8 to 2.1 mWitness reports usually say 6 to 7 ft tall.
Lake Worth MonsterTall7 ft2.1 mWitness reports usually say 7 ft tall.
Nordic aliensTall6 to 7 ft1.8 to 2.1 mWitness reports usually say 6 to 7 ft tall.
HodagLong7 ft2.1 mFrom tall tales, which put it at 7 ft long. Not a witness measurement.
MapinguariTall6 to 7 ft1.8 to 2.1 mWitness reports usually say 6 to 7 ft tall.
SheepsquatchTall7 ft2.1 mWitness reports usually say 7 ft tall.
ChuchunaTall6 to 7 ft1.8 to 2.1 mWitness reports usually say 6 to 7 ft tall.
Vegetable ManTall7 ft2.1 mWitness reports usually say 7 ft tall.
AlmasTall5 to 6.5 ft1.5 to 2.0 mWitness reports usually say 5 to 6.5 ft tall.
YerenTall6.5 ft2.0 mWitness reports usually say 6.5 ft tall.
OwlmanTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Human-sized". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
La LechuzaTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Person-sized owl (reported)". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical person.
Pope Lick MonsterTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Human-sized (reported)". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
Men in BlackTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Human-sized". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
Bunny ManTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Human-sized". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
The RakeTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Human-sized, often crouched (in the stories)". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
BarmanouTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Human-sized or larger (reported)". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
Huay ChivoTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Goat- to human-sized (reported)". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
WulverTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Human-sized (in folklore)". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
Wild Man of the NavidadTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Human-sized". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
Tylwyth TegTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Human-sized or smaller; no fixed height". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
BrowniesTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Small and wizened in later tales; human-sized in the oldest". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
HuldufólkTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Human-sized (they look like people)". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
Orang BunianTall5.5 to 6.5 ft1.7 to 2.0 mDescribed as "Human-sized". We drew it at 5.5 to 6.5 ft tall, a typical human.
Jersey DevilTall3 to 6 ft0.9 to 1.8 mWitness reports usually say 3 to 6 ft tall.
Minnesota IcemanTall6 ft1.8 mWitness reports usually say 6 ft tall.
Beast of BuscoAcross4 to 6 ft1.2 to 1.8 mWitness reports usually say 4 to 6 ft across.
Indrid ColdTall6 ft1.8 mWitness reports usually say 6 ft tall.
Hoop snakeLong3 to 6 ft0.9 to 1.8 mDescribed as "Snake-sized". We drew it at 3 to 6 ft long, a typical snake.
Bukit Timah Monkey ManTall5.8 ft1.8 mWitness reports usually say 5.8 ft tall.
Black-eyed childrenTall3 to 5.6 ft0.9 to 1.7 mDescribed as "Child or teen-sized". We drew it at 3 to 5.6 ft tall, a typical child.
BunyipShoulder height3 to 5.5 ft0.9 to 1.7 mDescribed as "Calf- to horse-sized". We drew it at 3 to 5.5 ft at the shoulder, a typical calf.
PúcaShoulder height4.5 to 5.5 ft1.4 to 1.7 mDescribed as "Horse-sized as a black horse; small goblin form in some counties". We drew it at 4.5 to 5.5 ft at the shoulder, a typical horse.
Thylacine sightingsLong3.3 to 5.2 ft1.0 to 1.6 mAbout 1 m (3.3 ft) of body plus a stiff tail, so roughly 5 ft nose to tail tip.
Orang PendekTall2.5 to 5 ft0.8 to 1.5 mWitness reports usually say 2.5 to 5 ft tall.
ChupacabraTall3 to 5 ft0.9 to 1.5 mWitness reports usually say 3 to 5 ft tall.
Mongolian Death WormLong2 to 5 ft0.6 to 1.5 mWitness reports usually say 2 to 5 ft long.
HibagonTall5 ft1.5 mWitness reports usually say 5 ft tall.
Beast of BladenboroLong5 ft1.5 mWitness reports usually say 5 ft long.
Thetis Lake MonsterTall5 ft1.5 mWitness reports usually say 5 ft tall.
AmomongoTall5 ft1.5 mWitness reports usually say 5 ft tall.
Mono GrandeTall5 ft1.5 mWitness reports usually say 5 ft tall.
Steller's sea apeLong5 ft1.5 mWitness reports usually say 5 ft long.
FairiesTall0.5 to 5 ft0.2 to 1.5 mWitness reports usually say 0.5 to 5 ft tall.
Ebu GogoTall5 ft1.5 mWitness reports usually say 5 ft tall.
AgogweTall4 to 5 ft1.2 to 1.5 mWitness reports usually say 4 to 5 ft tall.
Nandi bearShoulder height4 to 4.8 ft1.2 to 1.5 mWitness reports usually say 4 to 4.8 ft at the shoulder.
MngwaShoulder height3.5 to 4.5 ft1.1 to 1.4 mDescribed as "Donkey-sized (reported)". We drew it at 3.5 to 4.5 ft at the shoulder, a typical donkey.
KappaTall3 to 4.5 ft0.9 to 1.4 mDescribed as "About the size of a child". We drew it at 3 to 4.5 ft tall, a typical child.
Melon headsTall3 to 4.5 ft0.9 to 1.4 mDescribed as "Child-sized (reported)". We drew it at 3 to 4.5 ft tall, a typical child.
Enfield MonsterTall4.5 ft1.4 mWitness reports usually say 4.5 ft tall.
Nain RougeTall3 to 4.5 ft0.9 to 1.4 mDescribed as "Child-sized". We drew it at 3 to 4.5 ft tall, a typical child.
DuwendeTall3 to 4.5 ft0.9 to 1.4 mDescribed as "Small; child-sized or smaller". We drew it at 3 to 4.5 ft tall, a typical child.
MemekwesiwTall3 to 4.5 ft0.9 to 1.4 mDescribed as "Child-sized". We drew it at 3 to 4.5 ft tall, a typical child.
HinzelmannTall3 to 4.5 ft0.9 to 1.4 mDescribed as "Like a small child; usually invisible". We drew it at 3 to 4.5 ft tall, a typical child.
Dover DemonTall3 to 4 ft0.9 to 1.2 mWitness reports usually say 3 to 4 ft tall.
Loveland FrogmanTall3 to 4 ft0.9 to 1.2 mWitness reports usually say 3 to 4 ft tall.
Black ShuckShoulder height2.5 to 4 ft0.8 to 1.2 mDescribed as "Large dog to calf-sized". We drew it at 2.5 to 4 ft at the shoulder, a typical large dog.
Beast of GévaudanShoulder height3 to 4 ft0.9 to 1.2 mDescribed as "Calf-sized (reported)". We drew it at 3 to 4 ft at the shoulder, a typical calf.
Fresno NightcrawlersTall2 to 4 ft0.6 to 1.2 mWitness reports usually say 2 to 4 ft tall.
Grey aliensTall3 to 4 ft0.9 to 1.2 mWitness reports usually say 3 to 4 ft tall.
NittaewoTall3 to 4 ft0.9 to 1.2 mWitness reports usually say 3 to 4 ft tall.
Monkey-man of DelhiTall4 ft1.2 mWitness reports usually say 4 ft tall.
CadejoShoulder height2.5 to 4 ft0.8 to 1.2 mDescribed as "Large dog, up to calf- or cow-sized (in folklore)". We drew it at 2.5 to 4 ft at the shoulder, a typical large dog.
Moddey DhooShoulder height3 to 4 ft0.9 to 1.2 mDescribed as "Calf-sized (reported)". We drew it at 3 to 4 ft at the shoulder, a typical calf.
PiasaShoulder height3 to 4 ft0.9 to 1.2 mDescribed as "Calf-sized (as described in 1673)". We drew it at 3 to 4 ft at the shoulder, a typical calf.
Kelly-Hopkinsville GoblinsTall3.5 ft1.1 mWitness reports usually say 3.5 ft tall.
Ozark HowlerShoulder height3 to 3.5 ft0.9 to 1.1 mDescribed as "Bear-sized (reported)". We drew it at 3 to 3.5 ft at the shoulder, a typical bear.
Shunka Warak'inShoulder height2.5 to 3 ft0.8 to 0.9 mDescribed as "Wolf-sized". We drew it at 2.5 to 3 ft at the shoulder, a typical wolf.
PukwudgieTall2 to 3 ft0.6 to 0.9 mWitness reports usually say 2 to 3 ft tall.
Snarly YowShoulder height2.5 to 3 ft0.8 to 0.9 mDescribed as "Large dog, sometimes said to grow (in the stories)". We drew it at 2.5 to 3 ft at the shoulder, a typical large dog.
White ThingShoulder height2.5 to 3 ft0.8 to 0.9 mDescribed as "Large dog-sized or bigger (reported)". We drew it at 2.5 to 3 ft at the shoulder, a typical large dog.
BarghestShoulder height2.5 to 3 ft0.8 to 0.9 mDescribed as "Large dog (in folklore)". We drew it at 2.5 to 3 ft at the shoulder, a typical large dog.
Tantanoola TigerShoulder height2.5 to 3 ft0.8 to 0.9 mDescribed as "Wolf-sized (as shot)". We drew it at 2.5 to 3 ft at the shoulder, a typical wolf.
LeprechaunTall3 ft0.9 mWitness reports usually say 3 ft tall.
TomteTall2 to 3 ft0.6 to 0.9 mWitness reports usually say 2 to 3 ft tall.
TsuchinokoLong1 to 2.6 ft0.3 to 0.8 mWitness reports usually say 1 to 2.6 ft long.
KnockersTall2 ft0.6 mWitness reports usually say 2 ft tall.
MenehuneTall2 ft0.6 mWitness reports usually say 2 ft tall.
Yunwi TsunsdiTall2 ft0.6 mWitness reports usually say 2 ft tall.
MakiawisugTall2 ft0.6 mWitness reports usually say 2 ft tall.
Montauk MonsterShoulder height1 to 1.5 ft0.3 to 0.5 mDescribed as "About the size of a small dog". We drew it at 1 to 1.5 ft at the shoulder, a typical small dog.
GnomesTall1.5 ft0.5 mWitness reports usually say 1.5 ft tall.
AluxTall1.5 ft0.5 mWitness reports usually say 1.5 ft tall.
KoboldTall1 ft0.3 mWitness reports usually say 1 ft tall.
GoblinsTall1 ft0.3 mWitness reports usually say 1 ft tall.

Left out of the picker

These are in the creature index but can't be drawn honestly on a measuring wall:

  • Alien abduction: An event or experience, not a creature with a body to measure.
  • Black triangle: Reports range from tens of feet to hundreds or more, so there is no single size to draw.
  • Boomerang and V-shaped UFOs: Reports range from tens of feet to hundreds or more, so there is no single size to draw.
  • Bukavac: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Cattle mutilations: An event or experience, not a creature with a body to measure.
  • Cigar-shaped UFO: Reports range from tens of feet to hundreds or more, so there is no single size to draw.
  • Crop circles: A pattern pressed into a field, not a creature.
  • Domovoi: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Drop bear: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Duendes: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Dwarves: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Flying saucer: Reports range from tens of feet to hundreds or more, so there is no single size to draw.
  • Gef the talking mongoose: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Ghost rockets: Seen as fast streaks of light or objects with no agreed size.
  • Green fireballs: Seen as lights, with no solid body to measure.
  • Gwyllgi: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Hob: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Hobgoblin: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Hobyahs: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Inkanyamba: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Jackalope: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Korpokkur: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Kushtaka: Accounts disagree too much to settle on a size.
  • Labynkyr Devil: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Lake Van Monster: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Mande Barung: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Mbielu-mbielu-mbielu: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Moca Vampire: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Moehau monster: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Mystery airships: Described only as airship-sized, with no figures we could check.
  • Nimerigar: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Old Ned: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Orang Mawas: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Orbs and lights: Seen as lights, with no solid body to measure.
  • Pixies: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Popobawa: Usually a shadow or a small figure, with no size we could draw.
  • Queensland tiger: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Redcap: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Selma: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Skinwalker: Accounts disagree too much to settle on a size.
  • Skinwalker Ranch: A place, not a creature.
  • Snallygaster: Described as huge, with no figures to draw.
  • Spriggans: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Spring-heeled Jack: Described only as tall and thin.
  • Tailypo: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Tokoloshe: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Turtle Lake Monster: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • UFO crashes: An event, not a creature with a body to measure.
  • Waitoreke: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Wendigo: Described as gaunt and sometimes giant, with no figures to draw.
  • Wolfman of Defiance: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.
  • Wolpertinger: No size is given that we could draw with any confidence.

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