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Euskelosaurus

Triceratops skull showing the three horns and large bony frill
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Pronunciation
yoo-SKEL-uh-SAWR-us
Name means
Good Leg Lizard
Diet
Herbivore
Posture
Quadrupedal
Period
Late Triassic
Length
29.5 feet (9 meters)
Height
10 feet (3 meters)

Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Prosauropoda · Family: Plateosauridae

Euskelosaurus was plentiful in its day. It had a long neck and tail and, like all prosauropods, was able to walk on its hind legs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Euskelosaurus mean?

The name Euskelosaurus means “Good Leg Lizard”. It is pronounced yoo-SKEL-uh-SAWR-us.

When did Euskelosaurus live?

Euskelosaurus lived during the Late Triassic.

Was Euskelosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?

Euskelosaurus was a herbivore.

How big was Euskelosaurus?

Euskelosaurus was about 29.5 feet (9 meters) long, around 10 feet (3 meters) tall.

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