Yangchuanosaurus Magnus - Dapeng (PNSO)

PNSO Dapeng the Yangchuanosaurus Magnus #76

Measures:  12" L X 1.5" W X 4.4" H

Yangchuanosaurus Magnus Information:

Yangchuanosaurus magnus is a theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 160 million years ago. It belonged to the family Metriacanthosauridae and was discovered in the Upper Shaximiao Formation of Zigong, Sichuan Province, China. The genus name "Yangchuanosaurus" is derived from the Yang-chuan District in Sichuan, where the fossil was found.

Here are some key features and information about Yangchuanosaurus magnus:

1. Size: Yangchuanosaurus was a large theropod dinosaur, estimated to be around 25 to 30 feet (7.6 to 9 meters) in length.

2. Classification: It is classified as a theropod dinosaur, which means it was a carnivorous, bipedal dinosaur. Within the theropod group, Yangchuanosaurus is placed in the family Metriacanthosauridae, which also includes other large theropods like Metriacanthosaurus.

3. Teeth and Diet: Yangchuanosaurus had sharp, serrated teeth, suggesting that it was a carnivorous predator. Its diet likely consisted of other dinosaurs and smaller animals.

4. Fossils: The fossil evidence for Yangchuanosaurus includes partial skeletons, including skull material and postcranial bones. These fossils have provided valuable information about the anatomy and lifestyle of this dinosaur.

5. Jurassic Environment: Yangchuanosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic, a time when diverse dinosaurs roamed the Earth. The environment in which it lived included lush vegetation and a variety of other dinosaur species.

6. Paleoecology: As a theropod dinosaur, Yangchuanosaurus would have played a role in the ecosystem as a top predator. It likely hunted and competed with other dinosaurs for resources.