JurassicHerbivoreGiant
Mamenchisaurus
ma-MEN-chee-SORE-us
"Mamenchi lizard"
Overview
A sauropod from the Late Jurassic of China with one of the longest necks of any animal.
Vital Statistics
Length
22 m
Height
5 m
Weight
15 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
1954
Named by
Yang Zhongjian
Countries Discovered
China
Interesting Facts
Its neck made up about half its body length
Had up to 19 cervical vertebrae
One of the longest-necked animals ever
Closest Relatives
OmeisaurusShunosaurusCetiosaurusBellusaurus