DinosauriaHerrerasauridaeLate TriassicSaurischiaSouth America

Herrerasaurus ischigualastensis

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Dinosaur: Herrerasaurus ischigualastensis

Triassic: 237–227 Ma
Type: Herrerasauridae

Length*:4.2 m13.8 ft
Weight*:175 kg386 lb
Speed:42 km/h26 mph
ESR: 3.5 / 4 (estimated size reliability)
*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


Locations


Sources

Material: At least several individuals (skeletons and skulls).
References: Mortimer - Theropod database (online).

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