JurassicHerbivoreGiant
Tehuelchesaurus
te-WEL-che-SORE-us
"Tehuelche lizard"
Overview
A sauropod from the Late Jurassic of Argentina similar to the Chinese Bellusaurus.
Vital Statistics
Length
15 m
Height
4 m
Weight
12 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
1995
Named by
Thomas Rich et al.
Countries Discovered
Argentina
Interesting Facts
From the Cañadón Asfalto Formation
Similar to some Chinese sauropods
A Middle-to-Late Jurassic South American sauropod
Closest Relatives
CamarasaurusEuropasaurusBrachiosaurusJanenschia