Baryonyx

Early Cretaceous (130-125 Ma)PiscivoreSpinosauridae

PeriodEarly Cretaceous (130-125 Ma)

DietPiscivore

Length10 m

Weight2,000 kg

LocationEngland

ClassificationSpinosauridae

About Baryonyx

Discovered in 1983 in a Surrey clay pit. Had a crocodile-like snout and 96 cone-shaped teeth, perfect for catching fish. One specimen was found with fish scales in its stomach area and young Iguanodon bones. The first claw found was 31 cm long. A relative of Spinosaurus, adapted for a fish-eating lifestyle.

Size

10 m longArgentinosaurus: 35 m

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