CretaceousHerbivoreGiant
Malawisaurus
ma-LAH-wee-SORE-us
"Malawi lizard"
Overview
An early titanosaur from the Early Cretaceous of Malawi, one of the oldest titanosaurs.
Vital Statistics
Length
16 m
Height
5 m
Weight
12 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
1928
Named by
Sidney Haughton
Countries Discovered
Malawi
Interesting Facts
One of the earliest known titanosaurs
From Malawi in southern Africa
Had armor plates (osteoderms)
Closest Relatives
SaltasaurusRapetosaurusAntarctosaurusAlamosaurus