Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi

Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi

† Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi is a Late Cretaceous titanosaur from Mendoza Province, Argentina. Among the largest dinosaurs ever, estimated at ~26 m long and ~60,000 kg, it is documented by massive limb bones from Patagonia.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100,5 to 66,0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.

Discovery & Naming

Lugar de descubrimiento Argentina

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Herbivore

Preguntas frecuentes

When did Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi live?
Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi eat?
Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi was a herbivore.
Where were Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi fossils found?
Fossils of Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi were found in Argentina.

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