Camarasaurus
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Camarasaurus
Camarasaurus supremus
Camarasaurus was a prehistoric dinosaur known for its distinctive features. Scientists study its bones to learn about how dinosaurs lived.
Habitat: Mesozoic forests and floodplains
Appearance
The Camarasaurus is a large, sturdy sauropod with a relatively short, boxy skull and a shorter, thicker neck compared to other long-necked dinosaurs. Its sturdy limbs were nearly equal in length, giving it a somewhat squat appearance. It had distinctive broad, spoon-shaped teeth.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
AncientRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even though it was enormous, its brain was only about the size of a grapefruit!
It lived at the same time and in the same places as the fierce hunter Allosaurus!
Its name means "chambered lizard" because its huge backbones had hollow, air-filled spaces!
This giant dinosaur swallowed stones, called gastroliths, to help grind tough plants in its stomach!
Special abilities
Ability
High-Reach Browser
Camarasaurus could reach high branches because of its sturdy, muscular neck that helped it browse tall foliage.
Ability
Heavy-Duty Muncher
Camarasaurus had broad, spoon-shaped teeth that helped it strip tough leaves and branches from plants.
Ability
Built for Balance
Camarasaurus had front legs nearly as long as its hind legs, which helped distribute its massive weight for stability.
Ability
Lightweight Bones
Camarasaurus had hollow, air-filled spaces in its vertebrae that helped lighten its huge skeleton.
Measurements & details
- Estimated Length
- 15-23 m
- Estimated Weight
- 18000-30000 kg
- Era
- Mesozoic (Late Jurassic)
- Extinct Millions Years Ago
- 145
Diet & Feeding
This gentle giant was a plant-eater, using its strong teeth to strip leaves and browse on high branches.
Primary Foods
- Conifers
- Cycads
- Ferns
- Ginkgos
- Horsetails
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eaten by
Allosaurus
Allosaurus fragilis
Juveniles or sick adults might have been prey.
eats
Ginkgo tree
Ginkgo biloba
Its broad teeth were adapted for stripping leaves from these trees.
eats
Monkey Puzzle tree relative
Araucaria mirabilis
It browsed on the tough needles and branches of these conifers.
Traits
Ancient
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Artifact
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Armored
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Fossil
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
While extremely dangerous in their time, this creature is now extinct.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Camarasaurus?
15-23 m
How much does Camarasaurus weigh?
18000-30000 kg
What does Camarasaurus eat?
This gentle giant was a plant-eater, using its strong teeth to strip leaves and browse on high branches.
Where is Camarasaurus usually found?
Mesozoic forests and floodplains
How does Camarasaurus hunt?
Grazing
What geologic era did Camarasaurus live in?
Mesozoic (Late Jurassic)
When did Camarasaurus go extinct?
145
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