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Kaijutitan maui is known to have existed during the Upper Cretaceous or late Cretaceous period around the neuquén basin in Argentina. Only partial remains of the animal were found, that claimed them to have belonged to the basal titanosaurs group having the Chordata phylum and genus Kaijutitan.
Kaijutitan Interesting Facts
How do you pronounce 'Kaijutitan'?
The word 'Kaijutitan' can be broken down into four syllables like the 'Kye-ju-ty-tan', to make it easier to pronounce.
What type of dinosaur was a Kaijutitan?
Kaijutitan maui belonged to the group of basal titanosaur dinosaurs and had the genus Kaijutitan.
In which geological period did the Kaijutitan roam the Earth?
This animal belonging to the clade suborder was known to have existed during the late Cretaceous or upper Cretaceous period.
When did the Kaijutitan become Extinct?
The exact period of their extinction is not known to the researchers.
Where did Kaijutitan live?
The specimen of this basal titanosaur was found near the neuquén basin in Argentina. So according to the Cretaceous research, the animals were assumed to have lived in Argentina.
What was the Kaijutitan's habitat?
The neuquén basin in Argentina in the late cretaceous period was known to be comprised of terrestrial forests.
Who did the Kaijutitan live with?
They were assumed to have lived with their own kind.
How long did a Kaijutitan live?
The exact lifespan of the titanosaur could not be deciphered.
How did they reproduce?
They were oviparous and laid eggs to reproduce.
Kaijutitan Fun Facts
What did the Kaijutitan look like?
The fossils of the basal animal were discovered in the neuquén province of Argentina. Partial remains of the specimen were found with few bones of the humerus and femur. Other parts of the skeleton included the cervical vertebrae and the dorsal ribs. They were extremely big by size and the body was assumed to be stockier.
How many bones did a Kaijutitan have?
Dinosaurs used to have around 200 bones on average. So we can assume that this Titanosaur had around 200 bones. But there is no information to support this fact.
How did they communicate?
Since the species have gone to extinction a long time ago, their exact mode of communication could not be traced back. It is believed that they used sounds ad noises to communicate.
How big was the Kaijutitan?
This Titanosaur had an average weight of around 97003-145505 lb (44000-66000 kg) and an average length of 787.4 in (20m). This titanosaur was pretty big and was almost four times the size of a Spinosaurus.
How fast could a Kaijutitan move?
These titanosaurs were herbivores in nature, so the exact speed of this animal is not known to the cretaceous research as of now.
How much did a Kaijutitan weigh?
These species were known to have an average weight of around 97003-145505 lb (44000-66000 kg).
What were the male and female names of the species?
There has been no specific name assigned to the male and the female members. They are usually referred to as the sex that this basal species would belong to.
What would you call a baby Kaijutitan?
There has been no information regarding the nomenclature of a baby Kaijutitan.
How aggressive were they?
Considering the fact that these animals were herbivores, there has been no information regarding them being aggressive or greedy in nature.
Did You Know…
The species name is derived from the Japanese word 'Kaiju' which means a monster.
The name was given to the animal by L. S. Filippi, L. Salgado & A. C. Garrido in 2019.
We've been unable to source an image of Kaijutitan and have used an image of sauropod instead. If you are able to provide us with a royalty-free image of Kaijutitan, we would be happy to credit you. Please contact us at hello@kidadl.com.
We've been unable to source an image of Kaijutitan and have used an image of sauropod instead. If you are able to provide us with a royalty-free image of Kaijutitan, we would be happy to credit you. Please contact us at hello@kidadl.com.
Kaijutitan Facts
What Did They Prey On?
Unknownwhat Type of Animal were they?
HerbivoreAverage Litter Size?
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97003-145505 lb (44000-66000 kg)Skin Type
Bumpy skinHow Long Were They?
787 in (20 m)How Tall Were They?
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Kaijutitan mauiWhat Were Their Main Threats?
Changes in the weatherWhat Habitat Did They Live In?
Terrestrial habitatsWhere Did They Live?
Argentina
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