DinosauriaEarly JurassicEuropeEusaurischiaSaurischiaTheropoda

“Megalosaurus” woodwardi (1)

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Dinosaur: "Megalosaurus" woodwardi (1)

Jurassic: 199.3–190.8 Ma
Type: Theropod

Length*:1.75 m5.7 ft
Weight*:11 kg24 lb
ESR: 0.5 / 4 (estimated size reliability)
*The largest known specimen

Europe

Area: Europe


Period

Epoch: Early Jurassic
Stage: Sinemurian
Years: 199.3–190.8 Ma

Details

Status: nomen dubium
Author: Lydekker
Year: 1909

Distribution

Area: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Region: England
Formation: Lower Lias


Sources

Material: Tooth (teeth ?).
References: Carrano, M.T.; Benson, R.B.J.; & Sampson, S.D. (2012). "The phylogeny of Tetanurae (Dinosauria: Theropoda)".

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