JurassicHerbivoreGiant
Lingwulong
LING-wu-LONG
"Lingwu dragon"
Overview
An early dicraeosaurid from the Middle Jurassic of China, the oldest known member of the group.
Vital Statistics
Length
16 m
Height
4.5 m
Weight
9 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
2018
Named by
Xu Xing et al.
Countries Discovered
China
Interesting Facts
The oldest known dicraeosaurid
From the Yanan Formation of China
Shows dicraeosaurids spread widely early on
Closest Relatives
DicraeosaurusAmargasaurusSuuwasseaBrachytrachelopan