Species · GBIF taxon 4967112
Spinosaurus aegyptiacus
Spinosaurus aegyptiacusAlso known as Spinosaurus
Spinosaurus aegyptiacus was a colossal semiaquatic theropod distinguished by a tall dorsal sail supported by elongated neural spines and a deep, paddle-like tail adapted for aquatic propulsion. Its elongated, crocodile-like snout held conical, unserrated teeth suited for piercing and gripping slippery prehistoric fish. Fossil evidence indicates it patrolled ancient North African delta systems as an ambush hunter, taking advantage of rich coastal and freshwater food webs.
SemiaquaticCarnivore
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ExtinctConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXExtinctRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Onchopristis numidus
- Mawsonia gigas
- Alanqa saharica
ThreatsMarine transgression and loss of inland river systems during the Late Cretaceous
HabitatsRiver deltas, coastal mangrove swamps, tidal floodplains
Life spanEstimated 25–35 years
Classification
- FamilySpinosauridae
- SpeciesSpinosaurus aegyptiacus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Extinct species; completely safe to observe through museum fossil exhibits.
Responsible observation
- Museum Exhibits: View mounted skeletal casts and real fossil teeth in natural history museums.
- Fossil Ethics: Avoid purchasing unprovenanced Kem Kem fossils to discourage illegal site poaching.
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