JurassicHerbivoreMedium
Europasaurus
you-RO-pa-SORE-us
"Europe lizard"
Overview
A dwarf sauropod from the Late Jurassic of Germany that evolved small size on an island.
Vital Statistics
Length
6 m
Height
2 m
Weight
800 kg
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
2006
Named by
Octávio Mateus et al.
Countries Discovered
Germany
Interesting Facts
A dwarf sauropod, about 6 meters long
Evolved small size due to island dwarfism
From the Langenberg quarry of Germany
Closest Relatives
CamarasaurusBrachiosaurusLusotitanAbydosaurus