A spotted hyena stands 77 to 81 cm (2 ft 6.5 in to 2 ft 8 in) at the shoulder.
Drawn at the same 2 ft 6.5 in: Spanish Mastiff. Same drawing, different listings: a spotted hyena’s figure is the lower end of its range, a Spanish Mastiff’s a minimum.
This is a published species or breed reference, not a prediction for an individual animal. Where a range is supplied, both ends appear with the reading. Shoulder height and head height are kept apart when comparing animals.
A spotted hyena stands 77 to 81 cm (2 ft 6.5 in to 2 ft 8 in) at the shoulder. The source gives 77–81 cm (2.5–2.6 ft).
Source: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
The published range runs from 2 ft 6.5 in (77 cm) to 2 ft 8 in (81 cm).
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| APA | Heightvs. (2026, October 22). How tall is a spotted hyena? 30.5 to 32 in at the shoulder. https://heightvs.com/how-tall/spotted-hyena |
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| MLA | “How Tall Is a Spotted Hyena? 30.5 to 32 in at the Shoulder.” Heightvs, 22 Oct. 2026, heightvs.com/how-tall/spotted-hyena. |
| Chicago | “How Tall Is a Spotted Hyena? 30.5 to 32 in at the Shoulder.” Heightvs. Last modified October 22, 2026. https://heightvs.com/how-tall/spotted-hyena. |
| Link | <a href="https://heightvs.com/how-tall/spotted-hyena">How tall is a spotted hyena? 30.5 to 32 in at the shoulder (Heightvs)</a> |
For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
