Chindesaurus

2001. Acrylic on illustration board. 4"x8".

Essay

Chindesaurus was a primitive theropod dinosaur having remarkably long hind legs and a long, whiplike tail. It's remains have been found in the Petrified Forest National Park.

Vital Statistics

Name: Chindesaurus ("Chinde lizard")
Length: 6-12 feet (2-4 meters)
Weight: 70 pounds
Time: 227-221 million years ago (Late Triassic)
Place: Arizona (Petrified Forest National Park)
Diet: meat-eater (carnivore)

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