Eryops

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About Eryops
This medium sized meat eating amphibian first appeared on the Earth about 350 million years ago.

It probably lived in swamps, and along river and lake beds, looking for unsuspecting small animals. Eryops probably would have resembled a modern day alligator.

Eryops was named by Edward Drinker Cope, an American scientist in 1887.

What is this dinosaur's name?	Eryops
How do I pronounce Eryops?	Air-ee-ops
What does the name Eryops mean?	Long Eyes
How long was Eryops?	6.50 feet 2.00 meters
How heavy was Eryops?	130.00 pounds 60.00 kilograms
What dinosaur class was Eryops assigned to?	Temnospondylii
What did Eryops eat?	Smaller Animals
How many years ago did Eryops live?	350,000,000 Years Ago
In what period did Eryops live?	Late Carboniferous and Permian
Where did Eryops live?

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