Herrerasaurus

Triassic Period Carnivore Creature Type

Herrerasaurus

Scientific Name: "Herrera's lizard"

Local Name: Herrerasaurus

πŸ•Triassic Period
πŸ₯©Carnivore

Physical Characteristics

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Size3~4m
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Weight200~350kg

Discovery

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Discovery Year1963Year
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DiscovererReig
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Discovery LocationArgentina
Herrerasaurus (Herrerasaurus) restoration

Herrerasaurus was an early carnivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Triassic Period. One of the oldest dinosaurs, it had a sleek body and sharp teeth. It is an important fossil that shows the early stages of dinosaur evolution.

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    Herrerasaurus

    Herrerasaurus Β· Triassic Period Β· Carnivore

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