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Prestosuchus
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Prestosuchus was a predatory reptile that lived during the Triassic Period in South America around 240 million years ago. It could grow over 20 feet long and had a massive head full of sharp teeth. Despite its dinosaur-like appearance, it was actually a rauisuchid, closely related to Postosuchus. Rauisuchids were not dinosaurs, but ancient relatives of crocodiles.
Description
History:
Though Prestosuchus was first discovered and decribed around 1940, it wasn’t until 2013 that it was fully understood, as a nearly complete specimen was discovered that gave scientists new insight into how its leg muscles worked. This well preserved skeleton helped paleontologists learn how Prestosuchus walked and moved while alive.
Scientific Name:
Prestosuchus chiniquensis (“Prestes Crocodile” after paleontologist Vicentino Prestes de Almeida)
Characteristics:
Prestosuchus walked mostly on four legs, with its limbs held erect beneath its body. Its head was very large with a deep skull, and it was likely covered in scales similar to its crocodile relatives.
Size and Color:
This figure measures 9 inches long and about 2 ½ inches tall, about the size of a pair of scissors. Prestosuchus is hand-painted with dark brown on its back, fading to lighter brown on its sides and a cream color below. Irregular black markings cover its body.
The Prestosuchus is part of the Wild Safari® Prehistoric World collection
All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free
Recommended Age: 3+
Size in cm: 22.3 L x 5.3 W x 6 H
Size in inches: 8.78 L x 2.09 W x 2.36 H
This model is from 2019
Product Number: 100249
Description
History:
Though Prestosuchus was first discovered and decribed around 1940, it wasn’t until 2013 that it was fully understood, as a nearly complete specimen was discovered that gave scientists new insight into how its leg muscles worked. This well preserved skeleton helped paleontologists learn how Prestosuchus walked and moved while alive.
Scientific Name:
Prestosuchus chiniquensis (“Prestes Crocodile” after paleontologist Vicentino Prestes de Almeida)
Characteristics:
Prestosuchus walked mostly on four legs, with its limbs held erect beneath its body. Its head was very large with a deep skull, and it was likely covered in scales similar to its crocodile relatives.
Size and Color:
This figure measures 9 inches long and about 2 ½ inches tall, about the size of a pair of scissors. Prestosuchus is hand-painted with dark brown on its back, fading to lighter brown on its sides and a cream color below. Irregular black markings cover its body.
The Prestosuchus is part of the Wild Safari® Prehistoric World collection
All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free
Recommended Age: 3+
Size in cm: 22.3 L x 5.3 W x 6 H
Size in inches: 8.78 L x 2.09 W x 2.36 H
This model is from 2019
Product Number: 100249
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