Muttaburrasaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Infraorder: Iguanodontia · Family: Iguanodoutidae
Found in Australia, Muttaburrasaurus had a broad low-head and hoof-like hands with a large flattened thumb spike. Its teeth may have worked like shears, unlike those of other iguanodontids, and some take this shearing ability to mean that Muttaburrasaurus may have been partially carnivorous.
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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 Muttaburrasaurus mean?
The name Muttaburrasaurus means “Muttaburra Lizard”. It is pronounced mut-tah-BUR-rah-SAWR-us.
When did Muttaburrasaurus live?
Muttaburrasaurus lived during the Early Cretaceous.
How big was Muttaburrasaurus?
Muttaburrasaurus was about 23 feet (7 meters) long, around 15 feet (4.6 meters) tall.
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