DinosauriaEusaurischiaLate TriassicMassopodaPlateosauriaRiojasauridaeSaurischiaSauropodomorphaSouth America

Riojasaurus incertus

Dinosaur: Riojasaurus incertus

Triassic: 227–208.5 Ma
Type: Sauropod

Length*:6.8 m22.3 ft
Weight*:800 kg1,764 lb
ESR: 3.5 / 4 (estimated size reliability)
*The largest known specimen


Period

Epoch: Late Triassic
Stage: Norian
Years: 227–208.5 Ma

Details

Status: valid
Author: Bonaparte
Year: 1969

Distribution

Area: South America
Country: Argentina
Region: La Rioja
Formation: Los Colorados


Sources

Material: At least several individuals.
References: Bonaparte, J.F. & Pumares, J.A. (1995). Notas sobre el primer craneo de Riojasaurus incertus (Dinosauria, Prosauropoda, Melanorosauridae) del Triasico Superios de La Rioja, Argentina.

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