By Dino589
01/04/2011 - 21:44:45
Type: Creature
Rating: 0.46 (Not rated)
Tags: altus, amphicoelias, dino589, diplodocid, diplodocus, giant, large, sauropod, timetraveler2011
Description
Amphicoelias altus was a large diplodocid from the Jurassic of the Morrison Formation. Although not much is known, what is known shows that it was a diplodocid, comparable to Diplodocus though with a slightly slimmer build and legs slightly proportionally longer. Amphicoelias altus is estimated to reach a length of about 25m. Although it is the holotype for Amphicoelias and known from better material, the other species, Amphicoelias fragilimus, has gained more fame due to its sheer size; some estimates placing it at a length of 60m! However, the original material for Amphicoelias fragilimus has since inexplicably disappeared. In 2010 a paper was being worked on which suggested all known Morrison diplodocids be lumped into the genus Amphicoelias, and creating a new species called Amphicoelias brontodiplodocus. However, very few bought into this idea and the paper was never published, so this was not considered 'official' in the first place.
1955DNA points
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| 60 Bones | 4 Feet | 0 Hands |
Diet: Herbivore
Health: +311.92 %
| Sociability 10 / 20 | Aggressiveness 3 / 20 | Abilities 2 / 15 |
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By northozeenonyx
Great amphicoelias! Remeber mine, I spelt its last name wrong. wonderful amphicoelias, nice description too. R !!
By Ansje
Amazing job on this dino, beautiful paint as well. Added and R+ for you! :D
By Dracilust
Still amazing work as usual Dino! :D
R+