Bothriospondylus
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda · Family: Brachiosauridae
Bothriospondylus is known from fragmentary remains discovered in Western Europe and Madagascar. This sauropodhad large teeth and a long tail. Its forelegs were approximately as long as its hind legs.
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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 Bothriospondylus mean?
The name Bothriospondylus means “Excavated Vertebrae”. It is pronounced bah-three-uh-SPON-dih-lus.
When did Bothriospondylus live?
Bothriospondylus lived during the Late Jurassic.
Was Bothriospondylus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Bothriospondylus was a herbivore.
How big was Bothriospondylus?
Bothriospondylus was about 66 feet (20.1 meters) long, around 35 feet (10.7 meters) tall.
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