CretaceousHerbivoreMedium
Erlikosaurus
ER-lik-o-SORE-us
"Erlik's lizard"
Overview
A therizinosaurid from Mongolia known from a complete skull, showing herbivorous adaptations.
Vital Statistics
Length
4.5 m
Height
1.8 m
Weight
350 kg
Est. Speed
25 km/h
Discovered
1980
Named by
Rinchen Barsbold & Altangerel Perle
Countries Discovered
Mongolia
Interesting Facts
Known from a complete skull
Had a beak suited to cropping plants
A herbivorous theropod
Closest Relatives
SegnosaurusEnigmosaurusNanshiungosaurusTherizinosaurus