CretaceousHerbivoreGiant
Abydosaurus
a-BID-os-SORE-us
"Abydos lizard"
Overview
A brachiosaurid from the Early Cretaceous of Utah, known from rare complete skulls.
Vital Statistics
Length
18 m
Height
6 m
Weight
20 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
2010
Named by
Daniel Chure et al.
Countries Discovered
United States
Interesting Facts
Known from rare complete skulls
From the Cedar Mountain Formation
One of the last North American brachiosaurids
Closest Relatives
BrachiosaurusGiraffatitanCedarosaurusLusotitan