JurassicHerbivoreGiant
Patagosaurus
pat-a-go-SORE-us
"Patagonia lizard"
Overview
A large Middle Jurassic sauropod from Argentina, related to Cetiosaurus.
Vital Statistics
Length
16 m
Height
4.5 m
Weight
12 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
1977
Named by
José Bonaparte
Countries Discovered
Argentina
Interesting Facts
A Middle Jurassic sauropod from Patagonia
Known from several individuals
A close relative of Cetiosaurus
Closest Relatives
CetiosaurusBarapasaurusVulcanodonRhoetosaurus