CretaceousCarnivoreMedium
Skorpiovenator
SKOR-pee-oh-VEN-a-tor
"scorpion hunter"
Overview
An abelisaurid from Argentina named for the abundance of scorpions at its dig site.
Vital Statistics
Length
6 m
Height
2 m
Weight
900 kg
Est. Speed
25 km/h
Discovered
2009
Named by
Juan Canale et al.
Countries Discovered
Argentina
Interesting Facts
Its name means 'scorpion hunter'
Known from a nearly complete skeleton
Found in the Huincul Formation of Patagonia
Closest Relatives
AbelisaurusCarnotaurusEkrixinatosaurusAucasaurus