Dinosauria Herrerasauridae Late Triassic Saurischia South America

Staurikosaurus pricei

Dinosaur: Staurikosaurus pricei

Triassic: 237–227 Ma

Type: Herrerasauridae

*Length:**	2.4 m	7.9 ft
*Weight:**	20 kg	44 lb

ESR: 3.5 / 4 (estimated size reliability)
*The largest known specimen

Area: South America

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

Dinosauria
Saurischia
Herrerasauridae

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.

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