Macrurosaurus
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda · Family: Titanosauridae
Macrurosaurus was one of the first titanosaurids discovered. It takes its name from the fact that it had more than 40 vertebraein its tail.
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 Macrurosaurus mean?
The name Macrurosaurus means “Long Tailed Lizard”. It is pronounced mak-ROO-ruh-SAWR-us.
Was Macrurosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Macrurosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Macrurosaurus?
Macrurosaurus was about 40 feet (12.2 meters) long.
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