CretaceousCarnivoreMedium
Qianzhousaurus
chen-JOE-SORE-us
"Qianzhou lizard"
Overview
A long-snouted tyrannosaurid from China, nicknamed 'Pinocchio rex'.
Vital Statistics
Length
7 m
Height
2.2 m
Weight
1.2 t
Est. Speed
35 km/h
Discovered
2014
Named by
Junchang Lü et al.
Countries Discovered
China
Interesting Facts
Nicknamed 'Pinocchio rex' for its long snout
Part of a distinct long-snouted tyrannosaur lineage
Lived alongside larger tyrannosaurids in China
Closest Relatives
AlioramusTarbosaurusTyrannosaurusZhuchengtyrannus