JurassicHerbivoreLarge
Kotasaurus
KO-ta-SORE-us
"Kota lizard"
Overview
An early sauropod from the Early Jurassic of India, one of the most primitive sauropods.
Vital Statistics
Length
9 m
Height
3 m
Weight
1.5 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
1988
Named by
P. Yadagiri
Countries Discovered
India
Interesting Facts
One of the most primitive sauropods
From the Kota Formation of India
Shows early sauropod anatomy
Closest Relatives
BarapasaurusVulcanodonTazoudasaurusCetiosaurus