Tylosaurus ('Lizard with bump') is a genus of mosasaur, a prehistoric marine reptile that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 86 to 72 million years ago. It was one of the largest marine predators of its time and has been widely studied by paleontologists due to its impressive size and unique characteristics.
Tylosaurus had a long, slender body that allowed it to move quickly in the water. It is estimated that it could reach lengths of up to 14 meters, although some fossil specimens suggest it may have been even larger. Its head was large and powerful, with a jaw full of sharp, pointed teeth, designed to trap and tear its prey. It had a short and muscular neck, adapted to move with agility in the water.
Tylosaurus had four well-developed fins that acted as oars for swimming in the sea. Its forelimbs were shorter and more robust, while its hind limbs were longer and thinner, allowing it to have greater maneuverability in the water. It also had a long, strong tail, which it used to propel itself through the water with lateral movements.
Tylosaurus inhabited warm, shallow seas that covered much of what is now North America during the Late Cretaceous. Tylosaurus fossils have been found in several parts of the United States, including Texas, Kansas, South Dakota, and other states. It is believed that it preferred coastal waters and estuaries, where a large amount of prey was available.
Tylosaurus is believed to have been an active, fast predator that actively hunted its prey. His anatomy adapted for marine life indicated that he was an agile and powerful swimmer. It fed mainly on fish and other marine animals, such as squid and other smaller marine reptiles.
Tylosaurus used its speed and agility to catch its prey. It moved quickly in the water, using its body and tail to generate powerful propulsion and capture its prey with its jaws full of sharp teeth. It is believed that he had excellent vision underwater, allowing him to detect his prey and hunt with precision.
Information about the reproduction of Tylosaurus is limited because it is an extinct animal. It is believed that like other marine reptiles, Tylosaurus laid eggs. It is speculated that the females came out of the water to lay their eggs on beaches or suitable nesting areas, similar to what modern sea turtles do. Tylosaurus eggs were incubated in the sand and the hatchlings emerged and returned to the water shortly after birth.
This scene shows a Tylosaurus hunting a Xiphactinus
Approximate measurements of the Tylosaurus:
Tylosaurus had a long, slender body that allowed it to move quickly in the water. It is estimated that it could reach lengths of up to 14 meters, although some fossil specimens suggest it may have been even larger. Its head was large and powerful, with a jaw full of sharp, pointed teeth, designed to trap and tear its prey. It had a short and muscular neck, adapted to move with agility in the water.
Tylosaurus had four well-developed fins that acted as oars for swimming in the sea. Its forelimbs were shorter and more robust, while its hind limbs were longer and thinner, allowing it to have greater maneuverability in the water. It also had a long, strong tail, which it used to propel itself through the water with lateral movements.
Tylosaurus inhabited warm, shallow seas that covered much of what is now North America during the Late Cretaceous. Tylosaurus fossils have been found in several parts of the United States, including Texas, Kansas, South Dakota, and other states. It is believed that it preferred coastal waters and estuaries, where a large amount of prey was available.
Tylosaurus is believed to have been an active, fast predator that actively hunted its prey. His anatomy adapted for marine life indicated that he was an agile and powerful swimmer. It fed mainly on fish and other marine animals, such as squid and other smaller marine reptiles.
Tylosaurus used its speed and agility to catch its prey. It moved quickly in the water, using its body and tail to generate powerful propulsion and capture its prey with its jaws full of sharp teeth. It is believed that he had excellent vision underwater, allowing him to detect his prey and hunt with precision.
Information about the reproduction of Tylosaurus is limited because it is an extinct animal. It is believed that like other marine reptiles, Tylosaurus laid eggs. It is speculated that the females came out of the water to lay their eggs on beaches or suitable nesting areas, similar to what modern sea turtles do. Tylosaurus eggs were incubated in the sand and the hatchlings emerged and returned to the water shortly after birth.
This scene shows a Tylosaurus hunting a Xiphactinus
Approximate measurements of the Tylosaurus:
- Scale 1:60 - Complete
- Length 142mm
- Height 83mm
- Width 115mm
- Snout-tail length 207mm
- Scale 1:35 - Assembly kit
- Length 244mm
- Height 141mm
- Width 197mm
- Snout-tail length 355 mm
