Volkheimeria
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda · Family: Brachiosauridae
Volkheimeria is less than half as large as Patagosaurusand with more primitive spinal bones. Named in honor of Wolfgang Volkheimer, Argentine paleontologist.
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 Volkheimeria mean?
The name Volkheimeria means “Volkheimer's Lizard”. It is pronounced VOL-kye-MEE-ree-ah.
Was Volkheimeria a carnivore or a herbivore?
Volkheimeria was a herbivore.
How big was Volkheimeria?
Volkheimeria was about 22 feet (6.7 meters) long, around 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall.
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