Zalmoxes robustus was a herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous to Maastrichtian period, approximately 70 million years ago. It was discovered in what is now the Transylvania region of Romania.
Zalmoxes robustus was a medium-sized dinosaur, reaching a length of around 3 to 4 meters and an estimated weight of around 400 kilograms. It had a relatively compact body with long, strong hind legs, indicating that it was a fast runner. Its front limbs were shorter and were probably used to grasp and manipulate vegetation.
A distinctive feature of Zalmoxes robustus was its skull, which had an elongated, narrow snout with teeth adapted for tearing up and crushing vegetation. Evidence has also been found that this dinosaur possessed a specialized dental structure called a battery of teeth, which consisted of multiple teeth aligned in the shape of a leaf, which allowed it to efficiently process its food.
Zalmoxes robustus is believed to have lived in woodland and grassland habitats, where it fed primarily on low plants, ferns, and cycads. They probably moved in packs, which would have given them protection from larger predators.
Like most dinosaurs, information on the behavior and reproduction of Zalmoxes robustus is limited. However, its skeletal structure suggests that it was agile and may have had the ability to make fast movements.
Approximate Measurements of the Base:
- 1:12 scale - 120mm
- 1:6 scale - 240 mm (Assembly kit)
