Aegyptosaurus
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda · Family: Diplodocidae
Fragmentary remains of Aegyptosaurus were discovered in Egypt and showed it to be very similar to Diplodocus. Unfortunately, even the fragmentaryremains were lost during an air raid in World War II.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Aegyptosaurus mean?
The name Aegyptosaurus means “Egyptian Lizard”. It is pronounced ee-JIP-tuh-SAWR-us.
Was Aegyptosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Aegyptosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Aegyptosaurus?
Aegyptosaurus was about 52.5 feet (16 meters) long, around 21 feet (6.4 meters) tall.
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