CretaceousHerbivoreGiant
Ampelosaurus
AM-pel-o-SORE-us
"vine lizard"
Overview
An armored titanosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Europe, found in southern France.
Vital Statistics
Length
15 m
Height
4.5 m
Weight
11 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
1995
Named by
Jean Le Loeuff
Countries Discovered
FranceSpain
Interesting Facts
Had bony armor plates
A common titanosaur of Late Cretaceous Europe
Found in the vineyard region of France
Closest Relatives
LirainosaurusSaltasaurusRapetosaurusMagyarosaurus