Aragosaurus ischiaticus

†Aragosaurus ischiaticus was a large macronarian sauropod herbivore of the Late Jurassic or Early Cretaceous, discovered in Aragon, Spain. Estimated at approximately 18m in length, it was a classic long-necked, column-limbed bulk browser. Named in 1987 by Sanz and colleagues, it represents the Spanish contribution to understanding the diversity of Iberian Mesozoic sauropods.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Aragosaurus ischiaticus 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

Aragosaurus ischiaticus 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.