Apatosaurus

1995. Acrylic on illustration board. 8"x12".

Publication History

Essay

Almost everybody's favorite dinosaur is Apatosaurus which was once known as Brontosaurus, the "Thunder Lizard".

Vital Statistics

  • Genus Name: Apatosaurus ("deceptive lizard")
  • Type Species: * A. ajax (Marsh, 1877)
  • Length: 69-85 feet (21-26 meters)
  • Weight: 10-40 tons
  • Time: 155-145 million years ago (Late Jurassic)
  • Place: Colorado, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming
  • Diet: plant-eater (herbivore)


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