Euhelopus
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda · Family: Euhelopodidae
Partial skeletons of this extremely long-necked saurischianwere found in China. With forelimbs as long as its hind limbs, Euhelopus was unusual-looking for a camarasaurid, which was its original family classification. Further studies have determined that members of this genus, as well as other Chinese sauropodsfrom this time, such as Mamenchisaurus, share enough unique characteristics to constitute a separate sauropod family. The newsauropod family has logically been named Euhelopodidae.
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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 Euhelopus mean?
The name Euhelopus means “Good Marsh Foot”. It is pronounced you-heh-LO-pus.
When did Euhelopus live?
Euhelopus lived during the Late Jurassic.
Was Euhelopus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Euhelopus was a herbivore.
How big was Euhelopus?
Euhelopus was about 34 feet (10 meters) long, around 14 feet (4.3 meters) tall, weighing up to Up to 50,000 pounds (22,680 kg).
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