Dinosaur: Megalosaurus bucklandii
Jurassic: 168.2–166.1 Ma
| Length*: | 9.8 m | 32.2 ft |
| Weight*: | 2.4 tons | 5,291 lb |
*The largest known specimen
Period
Epoch: Middle Jurassic
Stage: Bathonian
Years: 168.2–166.1 Ma
Details
Status: valid
Author: Mantell
Year: 1827
Distribution
Area: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Region: England
Formation: Taynton Limestone, Chipping Norton Limestone, Sharp's Hill, Great Oolite Group
Sources
Material: Many individuals.
References: BENSON, R. B. J. (2010). A description of Megalosaurus bucklandii (Dinosauria: Theropoda) from the Bathonian of the UK and the relationships of Middle Jurassic theropods.
Mortimer - Theropod database (online).
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