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Dinosaur: Herrerasaurus ischigualastensis
Triassic: 237–227 Ma
| Length*: | 4.2 m | 13.8 ft |
| Weight*: | 175 kg | 386 lb |
| Speed: | 42 km/h | 26 mph |
*The largest known specimen
Period
Epoch: Late Triassic
Stage: Late Carnian
Years: 237–227 Ma
Details
Status: valid
Author: Reig
Year: 1963
Distribution
Area: South America
Country: Argentina
Region: San Juan
Formation: Ischigualasto
Classification
Locations
Sources
Material: At least several individuals (skeletons and skulls).
References: Mortimer - Theropod database (online).
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