Coelurus
JurassicCarnivoreSmall

Coelurus

SEE-LOOR-us

"hollow tail"

Overview

A small coelurosaur from the Morrison Formation with hollow bones.

Vital Statistics

Length
2.4 m
Height
0.8 m
Weight
15 kg
Est. Speed
45 km/h
Discovered
1879
Named by
Othniel Charles Marsh

Countries Discovered

United States

Interesting Facts

Had highly hollow bones

A small, lightly built predator

From the Morrison Formation of Wyoming

Closest Relatives

OrnitholestesTanycolagreusZuolongStokesosaurus