PRONUNCIATION: |
ANG-kee-SAWR-us |
TRANSLATION: |
Near Lizard |
ALSO KNOWN AS: |
Yaleosaurus |
DESCRIPTION: |
Herbivore, Quadrupedal |
ORDER: |
Saurischia |
SUBORDER: |
Sauropodomorpha |
INFRAORDER: |
Prosauropoda |
MICRO-ORDER: |
n/a |
SUPERFAMILY: |
n/a |
FAMILY: |
Anchisauridae |
HEIGHT: |
3 feet (0.9 meters) |
LENGTH: |
7.5 feet (2.4 meters) |
WEIGHT: |
60 lbs (27 kg) |
PERIOD: |
Early Jurassic |
NOTES: |
Although discovered in Connecticut, Anchisaurus is believed to have ranged all over the world. This small sauropod walked on all four feet, but could stand on its hind feet when feeding. Its small slender head had teeth made for shredding leaves. |
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