CretaceousHerbivoreMedium
Ouranosaurus
oo-RAN-o-SORE-us
"brave lizard"
Overview
An iguanodontian from the Early Cretaceous of Niger with a large sail on its back.
Vital Statistics
Length
7 m
Height
2.5 m
Weight
2 t
Est. Speed
25 km/h
Discovered
1976
Named by
Philippe Taquet
Countries Discovered
Niger
Interesting Facts
Had a tall sail on its back
From the Elrhaz Formation of Niger
Likely used its sail for display or thermoregulation
Closest Relatives
IguanodonMantellisaurusMuttaburrasaurusAltirhinus