A powerful carnivore closely related to Giganotosaurus and Acrocanthosaurus, Carcharodontosaurus is one of the largest known species of theropod dinosaurs, distinguished by its elongated snout and an assortment of spikes located along its back and head. The carnosaur mostly wins here; Sue or Scotty is around 50/50 or a slight edge to Carcharodontosaurus; CM 9380/AMNH 5027, 7/10 win, and Bucky/B-rex is just a mismatch. He could bite T-Rex and make him bleed with his teeth and claws. Carcharodontosaurus was among the massive carnivorous dinosaurs. A T. Rex has been estimated to have been able to *curl* over 400 pounds. The new species, which was discovered in Niger, is called C.iguidensis but recently new studies have brought to light that this dinosaur was a chimera. They were also capable of surviving falls from great heights and were quite capable in traversing vertical landscapes for suc… The 'shark toothed lizard' had enormous jaws, deadly serrated teeth up to eight inches long. Carcharodontosaurus saharicus is a genus of carnivorous Carcharodontosaurid dinosaurs from the mid-Cretaceous period. rexyrex2018 Jun 21, 2020. Carcharodontosaurus was a carnivore, with enormous jaws and long, serrated teeth up to eight inches long. Carcharodontosaurus onWikipedia, http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/Carcharodontosaurus, http://www.projectexploration.org/carcharodontosaurus.htm, http://www.prehistoric-wildlife.com/species/c/carcharodontosaurus.html, http://www.dinochecker.com/dinosaurs/CARCHARODONTOSAURUS, http://theropods.blogspot.com/2011/03/theropod-size-part-ii.html, Monsters Resurrected: Biggest Killer Dino, Vertebrate Paleontology; Michael J. Benton, Ultimate Book of Dinosaurs; by Paul Dowswell, John Malam, Paul Mason, Steve Parker, 100 Million B.C. We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and for our marketing purposes. When you're a dinosaur, there's … This is a hard battle. In 2016 Molina-Pérez & Larramendi gave a length of 12.8 meters (42 ft) and a weight of 7.8 metric tons (8.6 short tons) for the neotype of C. saharicus, and a length of 11 meters (36 ft) and a weight of 5.2 metric t… These first fossils of Carcharodontosaurus were destroyed during World War II. Upload stories, poems, character descriptions & more. As for the complexity of the brain itself, that's completely unknown as we only have fossilized bones. More advanced? Even back then it was clear that Carcharodontosaurus was most probably slightly bigger than Tyrannosaurus, the dinosaur that was hailed as the biggest meat eater for the best part of a century. The main reason for the relative obscurity of Carcharodontosaurus throughout most of the twentieth century is that its only remains were destroyed in an allied bombing raid on Munich in world war two, an event … The portion of the brain involving smell is quite large in Carhcarodontosaurus, suggesting a good sense of smell, probably even better than today's dogs. Thus, the honor of the largest theropod skull now belongs to another huge carcharodontosaurid dinosaur, Carcharodontosaurus' close relative Giganotosaurus. us) (meaning sharktoothed lizard) was one of the largest theropod carnivores alongsideSaurophaganax and Bahariasaurus; that are similar in size or larger than well-known theropods Tyrannosaurus; although possibly smaller thanSpinosaurus and Giganotosaurus. I meant that Carcharodontosaurus can kill things 30 times its size. So, the only way to beat the King Is being faster and avoid his bites, or else, his opponent can turn a meal for him! Schedule Your Meeting. The elevation was flat, and there were many marches and plains around. It had a massive tail, a tall, bulky body and heavy bones. Carcharodontosaurus is a dinosaur that lived approximately 100 million years ago during the mid- Cretaceous Period. Experiment with DeviantArt’s own digital drawing tools. Find out what other deviants think - about anything at all. It may have been a scavenger as well as an active predator. By comparison, the Charcharodontosaurus-saharicus was considerably larger, even though it had a body type that mimicked T-Rex. Strength, Durability, and Stamina: Their large size contributed to their paramount strength, enabling them to withstand and match King Kong's strength. One T-Rex bite would be enough to smash Carchar's bones and kill him quickly. Media in category "Carcharodontosaurus size comparisons" The following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. Ongoing discoveries and research by scientists will certainly shed further light on the physiology, behavior, and environmental circumstances and interactions of Carcharodontosaurus. Its arms were short, and it had three-fingered hands with sharp claws. In comparison to the Giganotosaurus, the Carcharodontosaurus has a narrower profile, with a snout which tapers to a point. Paleontologists once thought that Carcharodontosaurus had the longest skull of any of the theropod dinosaurs. The Giganotosaurus wins this round. Carcharodontosaurus lived in what is now Northern Africa from 105 to 94 million years ago. Like the T-rex, it had small front arms with three-fingered hands whose sharp claws surely tore flesh. Tyrannosaurus Rex would win about 60% of the time I think. We’ve found only two specimens of Giganotosaurus, so this also give… It was first discovered in 1927 by Charles Depéret and J. Savornin in Northern Africa. Contrary to popular belief, the T-rex is not the largest dinosaur in history. T.rex has the size advantage, the strength of its bite, and the eyesight advantage. Carcharodontosaurus 13.5 m - 7.5 ton - E. & L. Cret The slightly smaller African cousin of Giganotosaurus. A good estimate for the total height of t. rex, Spinosaurus, Carchar, Giganotosaurus, etc would all be 16-20 ft. Dinoguy2 00:12, 14 March 2006 (UTC) I thought carcharodontosaurus was bigger than T-Rex. It grew to be 43 feet (13.1 meters) long, 13 feet (3.9 meters) tall at the hip, and 7-7.5 tons in weight. Would he steal his crown and become the new king? The comments of this deviation are full of overzealous fanatics, and not for Carcharodontosaurus. They're just as advanced as each other, they just have different specializations. Carhcarodontosaurus shared this lush habitat with prey items like the sailed hadrosaur Ouranosaurus and huge sauropods like Paralititan. When it was first discovered, it was originally named Megalosaurus saharicus, but was later changed by Ernst Stromer von Reichenbach to Carcharodontosaurus in 1931. Spinosaurus, though a longer animal overall, had a slightly shorter skull, which also reached 6 feet. The Carcharodontosaurus is a huge carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived at the same time and in the same parts of North Africa as the popular Spinosaurus and the giant prehistoric crocodile Sarcosuchus, the 10-ton SuperCroc.Its name, which means "sharp-toothed lizard" immediately evokes that of the greatest predator of the ocean: the … It's environment was likely very warm and humid, with many rivers and lakes flowing through, considering Spinosaurus and Sarcosuchus (both aquatic/semi-aquatic predators) have been found in the same location. Carcharodontosaurus fighting for land in Planet Dinosaur, Websites: But T-Rex would be massive and he would block some of Charcarotondosaurus attacks, hitting him by pushing him down with his head and bitting him on his neck. A generation ago, paleontologists flirted with the idea that this theropod was as big, or bigger than, Tyrannosaurus Rex, measuring up to 40 feet from head to tail and weighing as much as 10 tons. The longest theropod skull that we know of is that of a Carcharodontosaurus, estimated to be over 6 feet long. CRETACEOUS PERIOD: 100 - 93 million years ago Carcharodontosaurus saharicus is the largest meat-eating dinosaur known to have ever lived on the Earth (along with Giganotosaurus - now believed to be the same creature). Bigger than Tyrannosaurus rex, Spinosaurus lived during the Cretaceous era between 145.5 and 65.5 million years ago, which was the last period of … However, cranial material from a Carcharodontosaurus was again discovered in North Africa in 1996 by paleontologist Paul Sereno. Carcharodontosaurus Saharicus Vs Tyrannosaurus Rex sa Maximus Devoss Basaha ang bahin sa Carcharodontosaurus Saharicus Vs Tyrannosaurus Rex koleksyon, parehas sa ältas Det I … Carcharodontosaurus was the apex predator of its time in Cretaceous Africa (~100 MM years old) - a very fearsome dinosaur! Carcharodontosaurus fossils were first found by Charles Depéret and J. Savornin in North Africa in 1927. Carcharodontosaurus was a very large Theropod dinosaur thought to be similar in size to T-Rex. However, the premaxilla and quadrate bones were missing from the original African skull, which led to misinterpretion of its actual size by researchers. Sell custom creations to people who love your style. Their stout build and frame had made them extremely durable, able to shake off King Kong's powerful punches several times as well as his grapples and throws. at it could run about 20 miles per hour, although there is some controversy as to whether it actually did, because of its huge body mass. Acrocanthosaurus Was Almost the Size of T. Rex and Spinosaurus. These first fossils of Carcharodontosaurus were destroyed during World War II. Big Red Carcharodontosaurus, Carcharodontosaurus pair eating while a Spinosaurus fishes, Charcarodontosaurus and aegyptosaurus db.jpg, Sarcosuchus vs carcharodontosaurus by sameerprehistorica-d66rbyh.jpg, File:Carcharodontosaurus - Planet Dinosaur - Episode 1 - BBC One-0, https://dino.wikia.org/wiki/Carcharodontosaurus?oldid=35682. This dinosaur grew to similar length (40') and weight of the T. rex. But not like you see in the movies. Originally called Megalosaurus saharicus, its name was changed in 1931 by Ernst Stromer von Reichenbach. Carcharodontosaurus, a land-based killer, a meat eater, a carnosaur. If anything, it would have been a Spinosaurus vs Carcharodontosaurus (the “African T-Rex”) fight for survival. The brain endocast and inner ear anatomy of Carcharodontosaurus saharicus resembled modern crocodilians (Larsson, 2001). Carcharodontosaurus had long, muscular legs, and fossilized trackways indicate th, Carcharodontosaurus from BBC Planet Dinosaur. Carcharodontosaurus was nearly as large as or similar in size to t-rex and spinosaurus. Share your thoughts, experiences and the tales behind the art. Upload your creations for people to see, favourite and share. In 1994, InGen sent a recovery team to Isla Nublar, moving the island's Tyrannosaurusto an unknown location prior to its exhibition in Jurassic World many years later. spinosaurus vs carcharodontosaurus size. During the 1993 incident and subsequent abandonment of the park, the Tyrannosaurus escaped from its exhibit where it roamed free on the island for a time. 5 giant carnivores.jpg 3,309 × 828; 2.39 MB Carcharodontosaurus Lived over 93 million years ago Carcharodontosaurus (pronounced Car-kah-roe-don-to sore-us ) was one of the biggest carnivorous dinosaurs of the North African region where it called home. South America had likely just broken apart from Africa during that time, and it's probably why Carcharodontosaurus and its relatives from South America are so alike in appearance. Carcharodontosaurus was one of the largest theropod carnivores alongside Giganotosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex and likely slightly smaller than Spinosaurus. to that used today. Although this dinosaur was larger than T. rex, its brain was smaller. The long-skulled Giganotosaurus, native to South America, lived during the Mesozoic Era (97 million years ago), while the massive, heavy-headed T. Rex, native to North America, lived during the Maastrichtian age of the upper Cretaceous Period (67 to 65.5 million years ago). Carcharodontosaurus fossils were first found by Charles Depéret and J. Savornin in North Africa in 1927. It lived 93 to 100 million years ago and was found to be second in size for predatory dinosaurs. However, Carcharodontosaurus is no pushover because it is built even lighter (likely faster than T.rex), its arms are a much better use, and its skull is larger. Stephen Brusatte and Paul Sereno (2005) reported a second species of Carcharodontosaurus differing from C. saharicus in some aspects of the maxilla and braincase. It also possessed large serrated teeth. ), blade-like teeth, which were designed to pierce and tear apart the flesh of its prey, which mostly consisted of the large sauropod Paralititan and a hadrosaur called Ouranosaurus. Tall spines grew out of its back vertebrae. Our knowledge of extinct life is always expanding, and we know now that “Spino” was nowhere near as big, bad, or buff as in JP3. T. rex, at a mere 5 feet long, had the smallest known skull fossil of the three. They had three claws on each of its fingers, which could've been used to get a better grab on some of its smaller prey. Uh... Carcharodontosaurus isn't that large. Fossils and Name: Carcharodontosaurus means "shark-toothed lizard". Oct 3, 2019 - Size comparison scale | The World of Animals Spinosaurus vs Carcharodontosaurus Of course, T-Rex never lived with Spino. With serrated teeth, 16 cm long, Carcharodontosaurus was a giant killer. The spinosaurus had a long skull with a narrow snout, somewhat like a crocodile. Amazing fight! The Giganotosaurus and Tyrannosaurus (T. Rex) lived millions of years apart and in different areas. It may have hunted in packs like its smaller cousin Allosaurus, but no fossil evidence of this exists. Stephen Brusatte and Paul Sereno (2005) reported a second specie… It had a large head with over 60 8-inch (19 cm. The teeth are serrated like a knife and used to slice flesh. We've also found that its hearing was also quite keen, however, its sight was limited because of the fact that its eyes were on the side of its head instead of straight forward like modern-day lions, dogs, or humans. Small is a pretty relative term in this instance. Because of its limited fossil remains, Carcharodontosaurus is one of those dinosaurs whose length and weight is especially difficult to estimate. This animal is faaar to toughly built for a one on one fight maybe 2 or 3 carchs vs one rex, based off the two adult specimens for carcharodontosaurus, T-Rex has a powerfull bite force that can crush Carcharodontosaurs neck. However, cranial material from a Carcharodontosaurus was again discovered in North Africa in 1996 by paleontologist Paul Sereno. T.rex has the size advantage, the strength of its bite, and the eyesight advantage. True, after all it specializes in killing large prey like Edmontosaurus and Triceratops. Tyrannosaurus was among the first species of dinosaur successfully cloned by InGen, intending to be displayed as an attraction in Jurassic Park on Isla Nublar. All in the Family The Tyrannosaurus in my opinion has a higher chance against the carcharodontosaurus. Before its discovery, Tyrannosaurus rex was thought to be the largest but this monster exceeds T. rex in size and really is the "king"! This was done because the teeth reminded him of the te… It was one of the largest of the carcharodontosaurid theropod family, and it lived in North Africa. However, Carcharodontosaurus is no pushover because it is built even lighter (likely faster than T.rex), its arms are a much better use, and its skull is larger. Can rex kill something 30 times its size? Carcharodontosaurus saharicus Dinosaur Facts. 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