CretaceousCarnivoreLarge

Suchomimus

SOO-koh-MY-mus

"Crocodile mimic"

Overview

Suchomimus was a large spinosaurid theropod with a crocodile-like snout and a sail on its back. A fish-eating specialist of Cretaceous Africa, it was well adapted for hunting in rivers and wetlands.

Vital Statistics

Length

10 m

Height

3 m

Weight

2.5 t

Est. Speed

20 km/h

Discovered

1998

Named by

Paul Sereno et al.

Countries Discovered

Niger

Fossil Locations

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📍 Gadoufaoua, Niger

Interesting Facts

Suchomimus had a long, narrow snout with conical teeth, perfect for catching fish.

It bore a prominent sail on its back, similar to but smaller than that of Spinosaurus.

Its thumb bore a large, powerful hook claw for grasping slippery prey.

Suchomimus is considered a close relative — and possibly a junior synonym — of Baryonyx.

Closest Relatives

SpinosaurusBaryonyxIrritatorCristatusaurus