Temnodontosaurus
Jurassic Period Carnivore Creature Type
Temnodontosaurus
Scientific Name: "Serrated-toothed lizard"
Local Name: Temnodontosaurus
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π₯©Carnivore
Physical Characteristics
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Size9~12m
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Weight2000kg
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Height1.5m
Discovery
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Discovery Year1889Year
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DiscovererLydekker
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Discovery LocationDorset, England
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Temnodontosaurus was a large fish dragon (not a dinosaur) that lived in Europe during the Early Jurassic (about 196 to 183 million years ago). It had the largest eyes of any vertebrate, measuring 26 centimeters in diameter. This species was the first complete fossilized fish dragon discovered by Mary Anning. It hunted large prey with powerful jaws and sharp teeth.