TriassicCarnivoreSmall
Buriolestes
bur-ee-o-LES-teez
"Burio's robber"
Overview
An early sauropodomorph from Brazil that was actually carnivorous, a rare flesh-eating member of the group.
Vital Statistics
Length
2.5 m
Height
0.8 m
Weight
15 kg
Est. Speed
40 km/h
Discovered
2016
Named by
Sergio Cabreira et al.
Countries Discovered
Brazil
Interesting Facts
A rare carnivorous sauropodomorph
Among the earliest sauropodomorphs
Shows sauropodomorphs began as meat-eaters
Closest Relatives
SaturnaliaPanphagiaPampadromaeusEoraptor