JurassicHerbivoreLarge
Suuwassea
soo-WA-see-a
"ancient thunder"
Overview
A dicraeosaurid sauropod from the Morrison Formation of North America.
Vital Statistics
Length
14 m
Height
4 m
Weight
6 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
2004
Named by
Jerald Harris & Peter Dodson
Countries Discovered
United States
Interesting Facts
A rare North American dicraeosaurid
From the Morrison Formation
Named from a Native American term for 'ancient thunder'
Closest Relatives
DicraeosaurusAmargasaurusBrachytrachelopanLingwulong