Telmatosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Infraorder: Iguanodontia · Family: Hadrosauridae
Found in Hungary, Telmatosaurus is the only positively-known European representative of the duck-billed dinosaurs.
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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 Telmatosaurus mean?
The name Telmatosaurus means “Marsh Lizard”. It is pronounced tel-MAT-o-SAWR-us.
When did Telmatosaurus live?
Telmatosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Telmatosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Telmatosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Telmatosaurus?
Telmatosaurus was about 16.4 feet (5.0 meters) long, around 6.5 feet (2 meters) tall.
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