CretaceousHerbivoreMedium
Alxasaurus
AL-sha-SORE-us
"Alxa lizard"
Overview
An early therizinosaur from the Early Cretaceous of China, showing the group's transition toward herbivory.
Vital Statistics
Length
4 m
Height
1.6 m
Weight
250 kg
Est. Speed
25 km/h
Discovered
1993
Named by
Dale Russell & Dong Zhiming
Countries Discovered
China
Interesting Facts
One of the earliest and most complete therizinosaurs
Shows transition toward plant-eating
Had long claws for grasping vegetation
Closest Relatives
FalcariusBeipiaosaurusSegnosaurusErlikosaurus