DinosauriaEusaurischiaLate TriassicNorth AmericaSaurischiaTheropoda

Tawa hallae

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Dinosaur: Tawa hallae

Triassic: 227–208.5 Ma
Type: Theropod

Length*:1.8 m5.9 ft
Weight*:6.2 kg14 lb
ESR: 3.5 / 4 (estimated size reliability)
*The largest known specimen


Period

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

Details

Status: valid
Author: Nesbitt et al.
Year: 2009

Distribution

Area: North America
Country: USA
Region: New Mexico
Formation: Chinle


Locations


Sources

Material: At least 7 individuals (skulls and skeletons).
References: Nesbitt, Smith, Irmis, Turner, Downs and Norell, (2009). A complete skeleton of a Late Triassic saurischian and the early evolution of dinosaurs.

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