Hypsognathus
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| Hypsognathus Fossil range: Late Triassic |
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Hypsognathus ('high jaw') is an extinct genus of anapsid reptile from the late Triassic period of New Jersey. It was 33 cm (1 ft 1 in) long.
Because of its broad teeth, the lizard-like Hypsognathus is thought to have been a herbivore. Its body was low, broad and had a relatively short tail. Hypsognathus had some spikes on the back of its head, probably for protection against predators.
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