Dyslocosaurus
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda · Family: Diplodocidae
Dyslocosaurus, discovered in Wyoming, is thought tobe the last of an unknown line of North American sauropods. The possibility exists that its remains have been improperly dated and that rather than being from the Late Cretaceous, it is actually from the Late Jurassic.
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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 Dyslocosaurus mean?
The name Dyslocosaurus means “Bad Place Lizard”. It is pronounced diss-SLOH-kuh-SAWR-us.
When did Dyslocosaurus live?
Dyslocosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
How big was Dyslocosaurus?
Dyslocosaurus was about 65.6 feet (20 meters) long.
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