Prognathodon
Cretaceous Period Carnivore Creature Type
Prognathodon
Scientific Name: "Forward jaw teeth"
Local Name: Prognathodon
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π₯©Carnivore
Physical Characteristics
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Size10~12m
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Weight3000kg
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Height1.8m
Discovery
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Discovery Year1889Year
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DiscovererDollo
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Discovery LocationBelgium
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Prognathodon is a mosasaurid (not a dinosaur) that lived in the world's oceans during the Late Cretaceous period (about 70-66 million years ago). It ate hard-shelled prey (ammonites, turtles) by crushing them with its rounded teeth and powerful jaws. Sea turtle shells have been found in the stomach contents.