Species · GBIF taxon 4967410
Andesaurus delgadoi
Andesaurus delgadoiAndesaurus delgadoi was a foundational titanosaurian sauropod that roamed ancient river basins during the Cretaceous period. Possessing a characteristically long neck and whip-like tail, it used broad rows of teeth to strip tough Mesozoic vegetation from high forest canopies. As one of the earliest recognized titanosaurs, its skeletal anatomy provides crucial insights into how massive sauropods diversified across Gondwana.
PrehistoricHerbivoreFossil
Licensed referenceLevi bernardo / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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ExtinctConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXExtinctRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Conifer needles
- Cycad leaves
- Fern foliage
Predators
- Giganotosaurus carolinii
- Ekrixinatosaurus novasi
ThreatsCarcharodontosaurid and abelisaurid apex predators
HabitatsRiparian floodplains and semi-arid inland basins
Life span40–60 years
Classification
- FamilyTitanosauridae
- SpeciesAndesaurus delgadoi
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Extinct prehistoric species known solely from fossilized skeletal remains.
Responsible observation
- Museum Exhibits: View holotype fossil casts curated in regional natural history collections in Neuquén, Argentina.
- Fossil Etiquette: Leave any newly exposed fossil material undisturbed in the field and report findings to paleontology authorities.
Predator Jonathan Chen / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Competitor FunkMonk / CC BY 3.0 · cc-by
Neighbor Eduard Solà / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) William Irvin Sellers, Lee Margetts, Rodolfo Aníbal Coria, Phillip Lars Manning, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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