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Staurikosaurus

About Staurikosaurus
Staurikosaurus is one of the earliest known dinosaurs. This ancient predator was discovered in what is now modern day Brazil.

Like other Theropods, Staurikosaurus had evolved to walk and run on its hind legs (bipedally).

This man size animal probably hunted smaller animals as well as young animals and possibly eggs.

What is this dinosaur's name? Staurikosaurus How do I pronounce Staurikosaurus? Store-ick-owe-sore-uss What does the name Staurikosaurus mean? Southern Cross Reptile How long was Staurikosaurus? 6.50 feet 2.00 meters How heavy was Staurikosaurus? 33.00 pounds 15.00 kilograms What dinosaur class was Staurikosaurus assigned to? Theropoda What did Staurikosaurus eat? Smaller animals How many years ago did Staurikosaurus live? 220,000,000 Years Ago In what period did Staurikosaurus live? Late Triassic Where did Staurikosaurus live? South America

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