body length; length (of an animal)
Refers specifically to the length of an animal's body, typically excluding the tail. Used in scientific descriptions, pet care, and wildlife contexts.
The body length of this lizard is about 15 centimeters.
When measuring body length, please do not include the tail.
This crab grows to about 10 centimeters in body length.
The researcher measured the body length of the fish they had caught.
This snake can reach a body length of 2 meters.