The Tunisian dinosaur is an extinct species that lived in the country about 66 million years ago. It belonged to the Hadrosauridae family, which means it walked on two feet and had a duck-like beak. Tunisian dinosaurs were herbivores, meaning they fed on plants such as leaves and other vegetation. They were also quite large: adults could grow up to 13 meters long!
How many types of Tunisian dinosaurs are there?
Several species have been found so far, such as Spinophorosaurus CGPARFOUSTII (1996), Sigilmassasaurus ARAUCANIATICUS (2002) and Europasaurus HETEROOCEANENSIS (2009).
What is the size of Tunisian dinosaurs?
All types are quite large, with adults measuring around 13 meters.
Can you give me information on how to detect a Tunisian dinosaur fossil?
These fossils can be between 45 and 70 million years old, so they are not easy to find, but if you know what to look for, it only takes an hour or two. Known locations are the deserts of Tunisia and parts of Europe such as France, Italy and Spain.
See our complete list of Tunisian dinosaurs below.
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