CretaceousCarnivoreMedium
Ekrixinatosaurus
ek-rix-in-AT-o-SORE-us
"explosion-born lizard"
Overview
A large abelisaurid from Argentina named for being uncovered after a quarry blast.
Vital Statistics
Length
7 m
Height
2.3 m
Weight
1.2 t
Est. Speed
25 km/h
Discovered
2004
Named by
Rubén Calvo & Jorge Calvo
Countries Discovered
Argentina
Interesting Facts
Its name means 'explosion-born lizard'
Discovered when a quarry was blasted
Had unusually long legs for an abelisaurid
Closest Relatives
AbelisaurusCarnotaurusMajungasaurusSkorpiovenator