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Several fossils have been found in South America that aided scientists to create the first holotype. These terrestrial creatures were herbivorous in nature and inhabited forests or grasslands. They are from the Middle Jurassic period.
Patagosaurus Interesting Facts
How do you pronounce 'Patagosaurus'?
The term 'Patagosaurus' is pronounced as 'Pat-ah-goe-sore-us'.
What type of dinosaur was a Patagosaurus?
Patagosaurus dinosaurs were a group of Sauropods.
In which geological period did the Patagosaurus roam the Earth?
These sauropods are assumed to have inhabited the Earth during the Middle Jurassic period.
When did the Patagosaurus become extinct?
The exact time of extinction of this dinosaur is yet to be uncovered.
Where did the Patagosaurus live?
Fossils of this dinosaur were discovered in Argentina.
What was the Patagosaurus' habitat?
Being a herbivore by nature, this terrestrial creature preferred living in forests and grasslands. It is not known how territorial these dinosaurs were.
Who did the Patagosaurus live with?
They perhaps lived alongside the Condorraptor, the Piatnitzkysaurus, and the Volkheimeria. It is not certain if they lived in herds.
How long did a Patagosaurus live?
The lifespan of this dinosaur cannot be estimated due to a lack of scientific data.
How did they reproduce?
Being oviparous in nature, these dinosaurs reproduced by laying eggs.
Patagosaurus Fun Facts
What did the Patagosaurus look like?
There have not been many discoveries. However, from specimens available, some of its possible features included an elongated neck and tail with a small head. They probably weren't very colorful or slimy.
How many bones did a Patagosaurus have?
It is not known how many bones they possessed.
How did they communicate?
Although the communication pattern of this dinosaur is yet to be uncovered, it can be assumed that it interacted through visual cues.
How big was the Patagosaurus?
The average length of an adult Patagosaurus is estimated to have been 49-60 ft (15-18 m).
How fast could a Patagosaurus move?
Being a Sauropod, this dinosaur was probably a slow creature.
How much did a Patagosaurus weigh?
The weight of a Patagosaurus is estimated to have been 8.7 ton (7,900 kg).
What were male and female names of the species?
Male and female counterparts of this species can be simply referred to as male or female.
What would you call a baby Patagosaurus?
As this dinosaur laid eggs, its babies can be called hatchlings.
How aggressive were they?
The exact level of aggression that this dinosaur showed cannot be specified due to a lack of sufficient data. It is also unknown if it was greedy or if it had the tendency to bite.
Did you know…
José Bonaparte is credited for rendering the name to this Sauropod in 1979.
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