Seitaad ruessi

Seitaad ruessi

† Seitaad ruessi is an Early Jurassic sauropodomorph from the Navajo Sandstone of Utah, USA, named after a Navajo sand monster. It represents one of the most complete early sauropodomorphs from North America, providing insight into desert-dwelling herbivores.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Seitaad ruessi lived during the Jurassic Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201,4 to 174,7 million years ago.

After the Triassic-Jurassic extinction, dinosaurs rapidly diversified and became the dominant land vertebrates. Early sauropods and theropods began to evolve larger body sizes.

Discovery & Naming

Lieu de découverte United States

Quick Facts

Période géologique Jurassic Early

Questions fréquentes

When did Seitaad ruessi live?
Seitaad ruessi lived during the Jurassic Early period (Mesozoic Era, 201.4–174.7 million years ago).
Where were Seitaad ruessi fossils found?
Fossils of Seitaad ruessi were found in United States.

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