JurassicHerbivoreSmall
Mussaurus
MUSS-a-SORE-us
"mouse lizard"
Overview
A basal sauropodomorph from Argentina; hatchlings were tiny, inspiring the name 'mouse lizard'.
Vital Statistics
Length
3 m
Height
1 m
Weight
100 kg
Est. Speed
25 km/h
Discovered
1979
Named by
José Bonaparte
Countries Discovered
Argentina
Interesting Facts
Hatchlings were only a few centimeters long
Adults reached about 3 meters
Shows growth from tiny babies to large adults
Closest Relatives
MassospondylusPlateosaurusColoradisaurusLufengosaurus