How tall was Homo naledi? Stature estimates
Homo naledi: about 4 ft 8 in (142.2 cm), the average estimate from the remains studied.
When: 335,000 to 236,000 years ago (Wikipedia). See every group on the timeline.
The sample combines available remains and is not a whole-population average. The drawing uses its estimated mean.
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What the estimate describes
| Sample | Population | Year | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homo naledi | 2 stature estimates | Fossil and Holocene samples analysed in the 2017 study | stature estimated from skeletal remains | Will, Pablos and Stock, 2017 |
2 stature estimates in this reference. The observed sample range is 4 ft 7.5 in (141.1 cm) to 4 ft 8.5 in (143.2 cm); it is not a confidence interval.
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