CretaceousCarnivoreMedium
Australovenator
aw-STRAL-o-VEN-a-tor
"southern hunter"
Overview
A medium neovenatorid from Australia and the most complete Cretaceous theropod from the continent.
Vital Statistics
Length
6 m
Height
2 m
Weight
700 kg
Est. Speed
35 km/h
Discovered
2009
Named by
Scott Hocknull et al.
Countries Discovered
Australia
Interesting Facts
The most complete Cretaceous theropod known from Australia
Nicknamed 'Banjo'
Found alongside the sauropod Diamantinasaurus
Closest Relatives
NeovenatorFukuiraptorAerosteonMegaraptor