Titanosaurus
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda · Family: Titanosauridae
Found in India and Argentina, Titanosaurus resembledDiplodocus. It had a broad, low, armored back speckledwith small armored plates and a tail similar to a whip lash.
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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 Titanosaurus mean?
The name Titanosaurus means “Titanic Lizard”. It is pronounced tye-TAN-uh-SAWR-us.
When did Titanosaurus live?
Titanosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Titanosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Titanosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Titanosaurus?
Titanosaurus was about 65 feet (19.8 meters) long, around 25 feet (7.6 meters) tall.
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