CretaceousHerbivoreLarge
Sarmientosaurus
sar-mee-EN-to-SORE-us
"Sarmiento lizard"
Overview
A titanosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Argentina known from a complete skull and neck.
Vital Statistics
Length
12 m
Height
4 m
Weight
7 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
2016
Named by
Rubén Martínez et al.
Countries Discovered
Argentina
Interesting Facts
Known from a complete skull and neck
From the Bajo Barreal Formation
Provides insight into titanosaur senses
Closest Relatives
NemegtosaurusRapetosaurusSaltasaurusTapuiasaurus