Redondasaurus
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| Redondasaurus Fossil range: Late Triassic |
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Redondasaurus is an extinct genus of phytosaur from the Late Triassic of North America. Translated, the name Redondasaurus means "Redonda lizard," referring to the Redonda Formation of east-central New Mexico, USA.[1] Redondasaurus was a carnivore and measured from 30 to 40 feet in length. They could reach a weight of up to 26,000 lbs.[2]
[edit] In Popular Culture
Redondasaurus was featured in the IMAX film Dinosaurs Alive!.
[edit] Sources
- Late Palaeozoic and Early Mesozoic Circum-Pacific Events and their Global Correlation (World and Regional Geology) by J. M. Dickins, Yang Zunyi, Yin Hongfu, and S. G. Lucas
[edit] References
- ^ Creisler, Ben (1996-01-01). Phytosauria Translation and Pronunciaton Guide. Dinosauria.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
- ^ Dinos Alive.
