JurassicHerbivoreMedium
Vulcanodon
vul-CAN-o-don
"volcano tooth"
Overview
An early sauropod from the Early Jurassic of Zimbabwe, among the earliest true sauropods.
Vital Statistics
Length
7 m
Height
2 m
Weight
700 kg
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
1972
Named by
Michael Raath
Countries Discovered
Zimbabwe
Interesting Facts
One of the earliest true sauropods
Found near volcanic rock in Zimbabwe
Already large-bodied in the Early Jurassic
Closest Relatives
TazoudasaurusBarapasaurusKotasaurusCetiosaurus