Anatotitan
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Infraorder: Iguanodontia · Family: Hadrosauridae
This hadrosaur, or duck-billed dinosaur, was one of the last ofthe dinosaurs. Its most distinguishing feature was its unusually long and wide duckbill, toothless over half its length -- making its head more duck-like than most hadrosaurs.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Anatotitan mean?
The name Anatotitan means “Giant Duck”. It is pronounced uh-NAT-uh-TYE-tan.
When did Anatotitan live?
Anatotitan lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Anatotitan a carnivore or a herbivore?
Anatotitan was a herbivore.
How big was Anatotitan?
Anatotitan was about 29.5 - 39.4 feet (9 - 12 meters) long, around 13.1 -16.4 feet (4 - 5 meters) tall, weighing up to 6,600 - 8,800 lbs (3,000 - 4,000 kg).
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