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Anchisaurus: quick facts

Although discovered in Connecticut, Anchisaurus is believed to haveranged all over the world. This small sauropod walked on all four feet, but could stand on its hind feet when feeding. Its small slen

Period
Early Jurassic
Diet
Herbivore
Length
7.5 feet (2.4 meters)
Weight
60 lbs (27 kg)
Family
Anchisauridae

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Reference background: Natural History Museum, London — Dinosaurs; Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs; American Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs & Fossils. Figures are typical published ranges; taxonomy follows the source era and modern consensus is noted where it differs. See our sources & fact-check policy.

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