Staurikosaurus pricei
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Dinosaur: Staurikosaurus pricei
| Length*: | 2.4 m | 7.9 ft |
| Weight*: | 20 kg | 44 lb |
*The largest known specimen
Period
Epoch: Late Triassic
Stage: Middle Carnian
Years: 237–227 Ma
Details
Status: valid
Author: Colbert
Year: 1970
Distribution
Area: South America
Country: Brazil
Region: Rio Grande do Sul
Formation: Santa Maria
Classification
Locations
Sources
Material: Large part of skeleton with mandibles. Referred fragments (Teyuwasu barbarenai material).
References: Bittencourt & Kellner, (2009). The anatomy and phylogenetic position of the Triassic dinosaur Staurikosaurus pricei Colbert, 1970.
