Carnotaurus vs Cryolophosaurus
A detailed side-by-side comparison of Carnotaurus and Cryolophosaurus, covering size, diet, classification, geologic period, and discovery history.
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| Propriété | Carnotaurus | Cryolophosaurus |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Carnotaurus sastrei | Cryolophosaurus ellioti |
| Classification | Theropoda | Theropoda |
| Période | Cretaceous Late | Jurassic Early |
| Alimentation | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Longueur | 7.5 m | 6.5 m |
| Height | 2.5 m | 2.0 m |
| Poids | 1.4 t | 465 kg |
| Année de découverte | 1985 | 1994 |
| Lieu de découverte | Chubut Province, Argentina | Mount Kirkpatrick, Antarctica |
| Nommé par | Jose Bonaparte | William Hammer & William Hickerson |
Size Comparison
roughly the length of a large SUV
roughly the length of a large SUV
Weight Comparison
comparable to 1.4 small cars
about 7 adult humans
Timeline Comparison
Diet Comparison
Carnotaurus
CarnivoreCarnotaurus was a meat-eating predator, hunting other animals for food.
Cryolophosaurus
CarnivoreCryolophosaurus was a meat-eating predator, hunting other animals for food.
Classification Comparison
Carnotaurus
Cryolophosaurus
Both dinosaurs share a common ancestor within the Theropoda clade.
Did You Know?
Carnotaurus weighed roughly 3x more than Cryolophosaurus.
Both Carnotaurus and Cryolophosaurus were carnivores.
Carnotaurus lived during the Cretaceous Late while Cryolophosaurus lived during the Jurassic Early, separated by roughly 135 million years.
Carnotaurus was discovered 9 years earlier, in 1985.
Both belong to the Theropoda clade, making them relatively close relatives.
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