Baryonyx vs Irritator
A detailed side-by-side comparison of Baryonyx and Irritator, covering size, diet, classification, geologic period, and discovery history.
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| Eigenschaft | Baryonyx | Irritator |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Baryonyx walkeri | Irritator challengeri |
| Klassifikation | Spinosauridae | Spinosauridae |
| Zeitraum | Cretaceous Early | Cretaceous Early |
| Ernährung | Piscivore | Piscivore |
| Länge | 7.5 m | 8.0 m |
| Height | 2.5 m | 2.5 m |
| Gewicht | 1.7 t | 1.0 t |
| Entdeckungsjahr | 1983 | 1996 |
| Fundort | Surrey, England | Santana Formation, Brazil |
| Benannt von | Alan Charig & Angela Milner | David Martill et al. |
Size Comparison
roughly the length of a large SUV
roughly the length of a large SUV
Weight Comparison
comparable to 1.7 small cars
comparable to 1.0 small cars
Timeline Comparison
Baryonyx and Irritator both lived during the Cretaceous Early period and may have shared the same habitats.
Diet Comparison
Baryonyx
PiscivoreBaryonyx was a fish-eater, specialized in catching aquatic prey.
Irritator
PiscivoreIrritator was a fish-eater, specialized in catching aquatic prey.
Classification Comparison
Baryonyx
Irritator
Both dinosaurs share a common ancestor within the Spinosauridae clade.
Did You Know?
Both Baryonyx and Irritator were piscivores.
Both dinosaurs lived during the Cretaceous Early period and may have coexisted.
Baryonyx was discovered 13 years earlier, in 1983.
Both belong to the Spinosauridae clade, making them relatively close relatives.
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