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Yangchuanosaurus shangyouensis

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Dinosaur: Yangchuanosaurus shangyouensis

Jurassic: 161.5–154.8 Ma
Type: Theropod

Length*:10.2 m33.5 ft
Weight*:3.2 t7,055 lb
Speed:42 km/h26 mph
ESR: 3.5 / 4 (estimated size reliability)
*The largest known specimen

Asia

Area: Asia



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Sources

Material: 3 individuals (include large part of skeleton and skulls).
References: Carrano, Benson & Sampson, (2012). The phylogeny of Tetanurae (Dinosauria: Theropoda).

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