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Amargasaurus cazaui

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Amargasaurus cazaui - Sauropodomorph with neck spikes


Temporal range: Early Cretaceous, Hauterivian-Barremian, ~130-125 Ma

Probable length: ~9-10 metres
Probable mass: ~2.5-3 tonnes

Etymology: Cazau's bitter reptile


Amargasaurus cazaui is a genus of small sauropodomorph dinosaur, a dicraeosaurid, from the Early Cretaceous of South America. Its most distinctive feature is its tall neck spines.

The function of those spines is a matter up for debate. A defensive function, similar to that of a small African primate called the potto, is entirely possible. The skull likely had a broad horse-like snout equipped with pencil-like teeth, based on relatives with more complete skulls.
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Possible neck spike function: svpow.com/2009/10/08/small-afr…
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Based on :iconscotthartman: 's Amargasaurus
Last one for 2013!
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UPDATE(9/8/2015): Revamped texture and redrew the facial features.
UPDATE(10/13/2016): Remake, chunkier look and closed the mouth.
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Lorenzo-Franzese's avatar
Pretty creative colours I'd say.