Argyrosaurus
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda · Family: Titanosauridae (family not firmly confirmed)
Argyrosaurus was massive sauropod that lived in South America. Only the legs and a few vertebrae have been recovered. Some scientists believe that the remains found are of a large Antarctosaurus.
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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 Argyrosaurus mean?
The name Argyrosaurus means “Silver Lizard”. It is pronounced ar-JYE-ruh-SAWR-us.
When did Argyrosaurus live?
Argyrosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Argyrosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Argyrosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Argyrosaurus?
Argyrosaurus was about 68.9 feet (21 meters) long, around 25 feet (7.6 meters) tall.
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