JurassicHerbivoreGiant
Omeisaurus
o-MY-SORE-us
"Omei lizard"
Overview
A long-necked sauropod from the Middle Jurassic of China, a relative of Mamenchisaurus.
Vital Statistics
Length
15 m
Height
4 m
Weight
8 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
1939
Named by
Yang Zhongjian
Countries Discovered
China
Interesting Facts
Had an exceptionally long neck
Known from many skeletons in China
From the Mount Emei region
Closest Relatives
MamenchisaurusShunosaurusCetiosaurusPatagosaurus