CretaceousHerbivoreLarge
Rinconsaurus
reen-CON-SORE-us
"Rincón lizard"
Overview
A titanosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Argentina, found in a quarry.
Vital Statistics
Length
14 m
Height
4 m
Weight
9 t
Est. Speed
15 km/h
Discovered
2003
Named by
Jorge Calvo & Bernardo González Riga
Countries Discovered
Argentina
Interesting Facts
Found in a quarry in Patagonia
Known from several individuals
From the Bajo de la Carpa Formation
Closest Relatives
MuyelensaurusSaltasaurusAntarctosaurusMendozasaurus