Turiasaurus riodevensis

† Turiasaurus riodevensis is a Late Jurassic turiasaurian sauropod from the Kimmeridgian of Teruel, Spain, potentially the largest known European dinosaur. It may have exceeded 35 meters in length, rivaling the largest South American titanosaurs.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Turiasaurus riodevensis 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

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Turiasaurus riodevensis lived during the Jurassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 161.5 to 145.0 million years ago.

One of the most iconic periods for dinosaurs. Giant sauropods like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus roamed alongside predators like Allosaurus. Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, appeared. The Morrison Formation preserves an extraordinary fossil record from this time.