CretaceousHerbivoreMedium
Falcarius
fal-CARE-ee-us
"sickle cutter"
Overview
An early therizinosaur from Utah found in a mass grave, showing early herbivorous adaptations.
Vital Statistics
Length
4 m
Height
1.5 m
Weight
200 kg
Est. Speed
25 km/h
Discovered
2005
Named by
James Kirkland et al.
Countries Discovered
United States
Interesting Facts
Found in a mass death assemblage
A transitional early therizinosaur
Had leaf-shaped teeth for plants
Closest Relatives
AlxasaurusBeipiaosaurusSegnosaurusJianchangosaurus