Tsintaosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Infraorder: Iguanodontia · Family: Hadrosauridae
Found in Shanong, China, Tsintaosaurus was a large duck-billed dinosaur. Some believe Tsintaosaurus is the same as Tanius.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Tsintaosaurus mean?
The name Tsintaosaurus means “Chinese Lizard, or Tsintao Lizard”. It is pronounced SINT-ow-SAWR-us.
When did Tsintaosaurus live?
Tsintaosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Tsintaosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Tsintaosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Tsintaosaurus?
Tsintaosaurus was about 33 feet (10 meters) long, around 24 feet (7.3 meters) tall.
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