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Tianyulong
tee-EN-yoo-LONG
"Tianyu dragon"
Overview
A heterodontosaurid from China preserved with feather-like bristles.
Vital Statistics
Length
1 m
Height
0.4 m
Weight
2 kg
Est. Speed
40 km/h
Discovered
2009
Named by
Xiaoting Zheng et al.
Countries Discovered
China
Interesting Facts
Preserved with feather-like bristles
A heterodontosaurid from China
Shows ornithischians had filamentous coverings
Closest Relatives
HeterodontosaurusAbrictosaurusEchinodonLycorhinus