JurassicHerbivoreMedium
Aardonyx
ARD-on-iks
"earth claw"
Overview
A transitional basal sauropodomorph from South Africa showing the move toward quadrupedal sauropods.
Vital Statistics
Length
7 m
Height
2 m
Weight
600 kg
Est. Speed
20 km/h
Discovered
2010
Named by
Adam Yates et al.
Countries Discovered
South Africa
Interesting Facts
A transitional form toward true sauropods
Shows shift from bipedal to quadrupedal stance
From the Early Jurassic of South Africa
Closest Relatives
PlateosaurusMassospondylusAnchisaurusThecodontosaurus