Very HardMonolophosaurus
Monolophosaurus jiangi
MON-oh-LOAF-oh-SORE-us· “single-crested lizard”
🦕 Dinosaur🕰️ Jurassic🥩 carnivore🦴 Allosauroidea
5.5 m
Length
2 m
Height
700 kg
Weight
A Middle Jurassic predator from China named for the single tall crest running along the top of its snout, most likely used for display. It is one of the better-known Jurassic theropods of Asia.
When
Middle Jurassic, ~168 million years ago
Found in
China
Discovered
Philip Currie, 1993
Did you know?
- Named for the single bony crest down the midline of its snout.
- The hollow crest may have amplified calls or served for display.
- One of few well-known Middle Jurassic theropods from China.
Artwork: Jordan Mallon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5.