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Rebbachisaurus

Close view of a tyrannosaur skull showing serrated teeth
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Pronunciation
reeb-BAK-eh-SAWR-us
Name means
Rebbachi Lizard
Diet
Herbivore
Posture
Quadrupedal
Period
Early Cretaceous
Length
65.6 feet (20 meters)
Height
30 feet (9.1 meters)

Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda · Family: Diplodocidae

Rebbachisaurus has been found in Morocco, Niger and Tunisia. It resembles Dicraeosaurus but is larger.

Reconstructed skeleton of a titanosaur, among the largest land animals
Photo: William Irvin Sellers, Lee Margetts, Rodolfo Aníbal Coria, Phillip Lars Manning, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

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Frequently asked questions

What does Rebbachisaurus mean?

The name Rebbachisaurus means “Rebbachi Lizard”. It is pronounced reeb-BAK-eh-SAWR-us.

When did Rebbachisaurus live?

Rebbachisaurus lived during the Early Cretaceous.

Was Rebbachisaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?

Rebbachisaurus was a herbivore.

How big was Rebbachisaurus?

Rebbachisaurus was about 65.6 feet (20 meters) long, around 30 feet (9.1 meters) tall.

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