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Tanystropheus
Temporal range: Middle Triassic
Tanystropheus BW.jpg
An drawing of a Tanystropheus
Conservation status
Fossil
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Sauropsida
Order:
Prolacertiformes
Family:
Tanystrophidae
Genus:
Tanystropheus

Meyer, 1855
Species
  • T. meridensis
  • T. longobardicus
  • T. conspicuus

Tanystropheus is a long necked reptile that lived in the Middle Triassic period. The main feature that stands out about this animal is its very long neck. Fossils of this creature have been found in Europe and the Middle East. Habitat: probably aquatic.

Images for kids

  • Tribelesodon

    Nopcsa's restoration of Tanystropheus as a long tailed pterosaur

  • Tanystropheus longobardicus 1

    PIMUZ T 2817, a large morphotype (T. hydroides) specimen

  • Tanystropheus longobardicus head

    The single-cusped skull of PIMUZ T 2819, a large morphotype (T. hydroides) specimen

  • Tanystropheus NT small

    Life reconstruction of Tanystropheus longobardicus

See also

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