Yizhousaurus sunae

Yizhousaurus sunae

† Yizhousaurus sunae is an Early Jurassic sauropod from the Lufeng Formation of Yunnan Province, China, one of the most complete early sauropods known. Its anatomy bridges primitive sauropodomorphs and derived neosauropods, filling key gaps in sauropod evolution.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Yizhousaurus sunae 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

発見場所 China

Quick Facts

地質時代 Jurassic Early

よくある質問

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

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