Mandschurosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Infraorder: Iguanodontia · Family: Hadrosauridae (family not firmly confirmed)
Discovered in 1914, Mandschurosaurus was the first Chinese dinosaur to be named. It was large duck-billed dinosaur.
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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 Mandschurosaurus mean?
The name Mandschurosaurus means “Manchurian Lizard”. It is pronounced mand-CHUR-uh-SAWR-us.
When did Mandschurosaurus live?
Mandschurosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Mandschurosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Mandschurosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Mandschurosaurus?
Mandschurosaurus was about 26 feet (8 meters) long, around 16 feet (4.9 meters) tall.
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