CretaceousCarnivoreMedium
Achillobator
a-KILL-o-BAY-tor
"Achilles hero"
Overview
A large dromaeosaurid from the Late Cretaceous of Mongolia.
Vital Statistics
Length
5 m
Height
1.7 m
Weight
250 kg
Est. Speed
35 km/h
Discovered
1999
Named by
Altangerel Perle et al.
Countries Discovered
Mongolia
Interesting Facts
One of the largest dromaeosaurids
Named for the Achilles tendon in its leg
A close relative of Deinonychus and Utahraptor
Closest Relatives
UtahraptorDeinonychusVelociraptorDromaeosaurus