JurassicHerbivoreGiant
Supersaurus
SOO-per-SORE-us
"super lizard"
Overview
One of the largest dinosaurs, a giant diplodocid from the Late Jurassic of North America.
Vital Statistics
Length
33 m
Height
7 m
Weight
35 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
1972
Named by
James Jensen
Countries Discovered
United StatesPortugal
Interesting Facts
Among the longest dinosaurs known
Reached over 30 meters in length
From the Morrison Formation
Closest Relatives
DiplodocusBarosaurusBrontosaurusApatosaurus