Simosuchus
Cretaceous Period Herbivore Creature Type
Simosuchus
Scientific Name: "Flat-nosed crocodile"
Local Name: Simosuchus
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πΏHerbivore
Physical Characteristics
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Size0.75m
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Weight25kg
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Height0.3m
Discovery
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Discovery Year2000Year
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DiscovererBuckley et al.
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Discovery LocationMadagascar
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Simosuchus is a small, unique crocodile that lived in Madagascar during the Late Cretaceous period (about 70 million years ago). It was herbivorous, with a short, flat snout and leaf-shaped teeth. Its entire body was covered in armor, giving it the appearance of a 'puppy-sized tank'. It is a very rare example of a herbivorous crocodile.