Back to dinosaur directory
Carcharodontosaurus

Dinosaur profile

Carcharodontosaurus

Megalosaurus saharicus

CarnivoreLate Cretaceous

Pronunciation

Kar-KAR-o-don-toe-sore-us

Meaning

Carcharodon lizard

Type

Unknown

Length

15m

Period

Late Cretaceous

Years

98 - 94 million years ago

Location

North Africa

Diet

Carnivore

About Carcharodontosaurus

Carcharodontosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period, about 112-93 million years ago. It was a large, carnivorous dinosaur, with an estimated length of about 40-50 feet and a weight of about 5-7 tons. Carcharodontosaurus had a long, slender neck and a small head with sharp teeth and powerful jaw muscles. It also had long, slender legs and a long, heavy tail, which it may have used for balance while running. Its body was probably covered in a layer of feathers.

Carcharodontosaurus is known for its large size and powerful jaws, which it may have used to hunt and kill large prey. It is considered a member of the carcharodontosaurid group of theropods, which also includes species such as Giganotosaurus and Mapusaurus. Carcharodontosaurus is known from a number of well-preserved fossil specimens, including several partial skeletons and skulls, which have helped paleontologists learn more about the anatomy and behavior of this dinosaur. It is thought to be closely related to other carcharodontosaurids such as Giganotosaurus and Mapusaurus.

Wikipedia image gallery

Extra reference images from Wikimedia projects. These are loaded live in your browser.

More Late Cretaceous profiles

Explore related dinosaurs with similar diet, type, period, or fossil location to Carcharodontosaurus.

Browse all dinosaurs