Coloradisaurus
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Prosauropoda · Family: Plateosauridae
Named for the Los Colorados rock formation in Argentina, where it was discovered, Coloradisaurus was a small prosauropod which alternated between a bipedalwalk and walking on all fours.
More Triassic-period dinosaurs →
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 Coloradisaurus mean?
The name Coloradisaurus means “Colorados Lizard”. It is pronounced KOL-uh-RAD-i-SAWR-us.
When did Coloradisaurus live?
Coloradisaurus lived during the Late Triassic.
Was Coloradisaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Coloradisaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Coloradisaurus?
Coloradisaurus was about 13.1 feet (4 meters) long.
Related dinosaurs
Other dinosaurs from the Plateosauridae family.
Compare the dinosaurs
See size, diet, period and family for hundreds of dinosaurs side by side.
Compare dinosaurs →