Chindesaurus: quick facts
Chindesaurus was discovered in Arizona's UpperPetrified Forest formation at Chinde Point. This apparent herrerasaurid was similar in size and shape to Ischisaurus. Its neck was lightly-built and moder
Period
Late Triassic
Diet
Carnivore
Length
11.5 feet (3 meters)
Weight
120 pounds (54.4 kg)
Family
Herrerasauridae
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.