About Brachiosaurus
| Scientific Name (Genus) | Brachiosaurus |
| Name Meaning |
Arm Lizard
brachiōn (arm) [Greek] - sauros (lizard) [Greek] |
| Classification | Saurischia, Sauropodomorpha (Sauropoda) |
| Total Length | Approx. 25m |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Period | Late Jurassic - Early Cretaceous |
| Species |
Brachiosaurus altithorax
Brachiosaurus atalaiensis Brachiosaurus nougaredi |
| Year Described | 1903 |
| Publication | Riggs, E.S. (1903). Brachiosaurus altithorax, the largest known dinosaur. American Journal of Science. 4. 15. |
Fossils
The femur alone is over 2m long.
Stamps & Illustrations
