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Erliansaurus bellamanus was a species of theropod dinosaur. Their name means 'Erlian lizard'.
They had pointed claws, among which the thumb claw was the largest.
The Erliansaurus bones that have been discovered till date are two caudal vertebrae, a dorsal vertebra, two cervical vertebrae, partial metatarsals, both tibiae, a fragmented ischium and pubis, a left forelimb that only lacked the carpus, a right fibula, the right femur, a partial right ilium, and a right scapula.
Erliansaurus Interesting Facts
How do you pronounce 'Erliansaurus'?
It's pronounced as 'Er-le-an-sore-us'.
What type of dinosaur was an Erliansaurus?
Erliansaurus was a species of theropod dinosaur that belonged to the family Therizinosauridae.
In which geological period did the Erliansaurus roam the Earth?
Erliansaurus roamed the Earth during the Late Cretaceous period.
When did Erliansaurus become Extinct?
It's not known exactly when Erliansaurus became Extinct.
Where did an Erliansaurus live?
The only single Erliansaurus specimen was discovered from the Iren Dabasu Formation in the Iren Nor region of Mongolia, so Erliansaurus probably lived in Mongolia and surrounding areas.
What was Erliansaurus' habitat?
Erliansaurus were terrestrial dinosaurs, so they lived on land.
Who did Erliansaurus live with?
It's not known whether Erliansaurus lived in a group or solitary lives. However, scientists believe that theropods, in general, lived in groups.
How long did an Erliansaurus live?
It's not known how long Erliansaurus lived.
How did they reproduce?
Erliansaurus were oviparous in nature, so they gave birth to their young ones by laying eggs.
Erliansaurus Fun Facts
What did an Erliansaurus look like?
Erliansaurus bellamanus was a small to a medium-sized dinosaur of their family. They were bipedal with short cervicals.
They had a straight femur with a rounded femoral head. Their tibia was long, while the fibula had an odd form with a concave top and a high front edge. On their hands, they had huge, pointed claws that were bent backward.
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How many bones did an Erliansaurus have?
It's not known how many bones Erliansaurus had. Their dental records are also quite inconclusive.
How did they communicate?
We can only assume that they communicated by making sounds and through visual displays like other theropods.
How big was an Erliansaurus?
The sub-adult size of Erliansaurus was around 8.5-13 ft (2.6-4 m) in length. They were more than four times larger than Ceratonykus, who were only about 2 ft (0.6 m) in length.
How fast could an Erliansaurus move?
Erliansaurus were bipedal, and these features probably made them able to move at quite a fast pace.
How much did an Erliansaurus weigh?
Erliansaurus weighed around 201-882 lb (91-400 kg) on average.
What were the male and female names of the species?
Males and females have no specific names.
What would you call a baby Erliansaurus?
A baby Erliansaurus was called a juvenile.
What did they eat?
Erliansaurus were herbivorous in nature, so they used to feed on plant materials to survive.
How aggressive were they?
It's not known whether Erliansaurus was aggressive or whether it would bite. It is also unknown if they possessed strong teeth.
Did You Know...
As Erliansaurus bellamanus remains were found, they were assigned to a basal position and not as a therizinosaurid. The cladistic analysis performed in 2010 removed them from the basal position to a therizinosauroid.
The holotype specimen was based on the only partial skeleton of Erliansaurus that was found. The left arm of that partial skeleton was preserved exceptionally where almost all parts were intact except for the carpal bones which were missing. However, no skull traces were found among the remains.
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