Antarctosaurus
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda · Family: Titanosauridae
Found in both India and South America, Antarctosaurus is the largestdinosaur known to have lived in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also oneof the few sauropods whose skull exists.
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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 Antarctosaurus mean?
The name Antarctosaurus means “Southern Lizard”. It is pronounced ant-ARK-tuh-SAWR-us.
When did Antarctosaurus live?
Antarctosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Antarctosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Antarctosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Antarctosaurus?
Antarctosaurus was about 59 feet (18 meters) long, around 20 feet (6.1 meters) tall, weighing up to 80,026 -100,000 lbs (36,300 - 45,360 kg).
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