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Dinosaurs

Giganotosaurus

JIG-an-OH-toe-SOR-us
Giganotosaurus carolinii

Giganotosaurus

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Body Type

Large theropod

Type

Theropoda

Meaning

giant southern lizard

Length

12.5m

Weight

8000kg

Taxanomy
Dinosauria, Saurischia, Theropoda, Neotherapoda, Tetanurae, Avetherapoda, Carnosauria, Allosauroidea, Carcharodontosauridae, Giganotosaurus
Found In
Argentina
Range
099-97 mya
Diet
Carnivorous
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Information
Giganotosaurus is known from very fragmentary remains.
Alternate Names