JurassicHerbivoreLarge
Dicraeosaurus
di-cree-o-SORE-us
"forked lizard"
Overview
A relatively small sauropod from the Late Jurassic of Tanzania with forked neck spines.
Vital Statistics
Length
13 m
Height
4 m
Weight
5 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
1914
Named by
Werner Janensch
Countries Discovered
Tanzania
Interesting Facts
Had distinctive forked neural spines
Smaller than most sauropods
From the Tendaguru Formation of Tanzania
Closest Relatives
AmargasaurusBrachytrachelopanSuuwasseaLingwulong