Species · GBIF taxon 9432317
Jainosaurus
Antarctosaurus septentrionalisJainosaurus roamed the semi-arid floodplains and river corridors of the Indian subcontinent during the twilight of the Cretaceous period. As a mid-sized titanosaur, it browsed high conifer canopies and lush cycad thickets that grew beside seasonal waterways. Fossil remains preserved within the volcanic Lameta Formation show it shared its terminal Cretaceous habitat with other massive sauropods and predatory abelisaurids.
PrehistoricHerbivoreFossil
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ExtinctConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXExtinctRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Conifer foliage
- Cycad leaves
- Ferns
Predators
- Rajasaurus narmadensis
- Indosuchus raptorius
ThreatsCretaceous-Paleogene extinction event and intense Deccan volcanism
HabitatsRiverine floodplains and volcanic woodland basins
Life span40–60 years
Classification
- FamilyTitanosauridae
- SpeciesAntarctosaurus septentrionalis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Extinct species known only from fossils; safe to observe in museum exhibits.
Responsible observation
- Fossil Identification: Look for a massive, robust humerus measuring over 1.3 meters in length.
- Museum Etiquette: Admire mounted skeleton casts from designated viewing paths without touching fragile bone exhibits.
Contemporary Sauropod Ansh Saxena / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Image unavailablePredator Former Congener
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