DinosauriaLate TriassicSilesauridaeSouth AmericaSulcimentisauria

Sacisaurus agudoensis

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Dinosaur: Sacisaurus agudoensis

Triassic: 227–208.5 Ma
Type: Silesauridae

Length*:1.15 m3.8 ft
Weight*:3.2 kg7 lb
ESR: 3 / 4 (estimated size reliability)
*The largest known specimen


Period

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

Details

Status: valid
Author: Ferigolo & Langer
Year: 2006

Distribution

Area: South America
Country: Brazil
Region: Rio Grande do Sul
Formation: Caturrita


Locations


Sources

Material: At least several individuals.
References: Langer, M.C., Ferigolo, J. (2013). The Late Triassic dinosauromorph Sacisaurus agudoensis (Caturrita Formation; Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil): anatomy and affinities.

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