Eodromaeus murphi
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Dinosaur: Eodromaeus murphi
| Length*: | 1.6 m | 5.2 ft |
| Weight*: | 4.2 kg | 9 lb |
*The largest known specimen
Period
Epoch: Late Triassic
Stage: Late Carnian
Years: 237–227 Ma
Details
Status: valid
Author: Martínez et al.
Year: 2011
Distribution
Area: South America
Country: Argentina
Region: San Juan
Formation: Ischigualasto
Classification
Locations
Sources
Material: Several individuals (large part of skeleton with skull).
References: Martinez, R. N., Sereno, P. C., Alcober, O. A., Colombi, C. E., Renne, P. R., Montanez, I. P., & Currie, B. S. (2011). A Basal Dinosaur from the Dawn of the Dinosaur Era in Southwestern Pangaea.
