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Dinosaurs

Allosaurus

AL-oh-SOR-us
Allosaurus fragilis

Allosaurus

dinosaurs
Body Type

Large theropod

Type

Theropoda

Meaning

other lizard

Length

12m

Weight

2000kg

Taxanomy
Dinosauria, Saurischia, Theropoda, Neotherapoda, Tetanurae, Avetherapoda, Carnosauria, Allosauroidea, Allosauridae, Allosaurus
Found In
Portugal, USA
Range
156-145 mya
Diet
Carnivorous
Quick Facts
    Most Allosaurus fossils have been found in the Morrison Formation, a distinctive band of sedimentary rock found in the western United States
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Information
With its knifelike teeth and strong, sharp claws, Allosaurus was a fierce hunter and one of the most common big predators of the Late Jurassic age.
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