Patagotitan mayorum is a species of sauropod dinosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period, approximately 100 to 95 million years ago. This dinosaur, one of the largest that has ever existed, was discovered in the Patagonia region of Argentina and its name reflects both its place of origin and the recognition of the Mayo family, owners of the land where the fossils were found.
The Patagotitan mayorum is characterized by its colossal size. Estimates based on recovered fossils suggest that this sauropod could reach a length of up to 37 meters and weigh around 70 tons, placing it among the largest known land animals. Its skeleton shows the typical characteristics of titanosaurs, with a long and robust neck, a massive body and an equally long tail that helped it maintain balance.
The neck of the Patagotitan mayorum, composed of elongated and light cervical vertebrae, allowed it to reach great heights to feed on vegetation located in the treetops. Its herbivorous diet consisted mainly of plants that grow at high altitudes, possibly supplemented by understory plants that it could reach effortlessly thanks to its imposing size.
The limbs of Patagotitan mayorum were colossal, with wide, strong leg bones to support its enormous mass. These limbs were relatively straight and columnar, an adaptation that efficiently distributed the body's weight, allowing it to move slowly but steadily through the terrain of ancient Patagonia.
The structure of the skull and dentition of Patagotitan mayorum, although less known due to the scarcity of cranial remains, is inferred to have been adapted for a diet of leaves and fibrous plants, as is common in sauropods. The spoon-shaped teeth were designed to uproot and shred vegetation.
The discovery of Patagotitan mayorum has provided important insight into the diversity and evolution of titanosaur dinosaurs. The fossils, which include bones from various parts of the skeleton such as vertebrae, ribs and limbs, were found in an excellent state of preservation, allowing paleontologists to carry out detailed studies on their anatomy and biomechanics.
This sauropod inhabited an environment of forests and plains, an ecosystem in which it coexisted with other herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs, as well as a variety of prehistoric flora and fauna. Its monumental size probably gave it a competitive advantage in searching for food and defending against predators.
Approximate measurements of Patagotitan:
The Patagotitan mayorum is characterized by its colossal size. Estimates based on recovered fossils suggest that this sauropod could reach a length of up to 37 meters and weigh around 70 tons, placing it among the largest known land animals. Its skeleton shows the typical characteristics of titanosaurs, with a long and robust neck, a massive body and an equally long tail that helped it maintain balance.
The neck of the Patagotitan mayorum, composed of elongated and light cervical vertebrae, allowed it to reach great heights to feed on vegetation located in the treetops. Its herbivorous diet consisted mainly of plants that grow at high altitudes, possibly supplemented by understory plants that it could reach effortlessly thanks to its imposing size.
The limbs of Patagotitan mayorum were colossal, with wide, strong leg bones to support its enormous mass. These limbs were relatively straight and columnar, an adaptation that efficiently distributed the body's weight, allowing it to move slowly but steadily through the terrain of ancient Patagonia.
The structure of the skull and dentition of Patagotitan mayorum, although less known due to the scarcity of cranial remains, is inferred to have been adapted for a diet of leaves and fibrous plants, as is common in sauropods. The spoon-shaped teeth were designed to uproot and shred vegetation.
The discovery of Patagotitan mayorum has provided important insight into the diversity and evolution of titanosaur dinosaurs. The fossils, which include bones from various parts of the skeleton such as vertebrae, ribs and limbs, were found in an excellent state of preservation, allowing paleontologists to carry out detailed studies on their anatomy and biomechanics.
This sauropod inhabited an environment of forests and plains, an ecosystem in which it coexisted with other herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs, as well as a variety of prehistoric flora and fauna. Its monumental size probably gave it a competitive advantage in searching for food and defending against predators.
Approximate measurements of Patagotitan:
- Scale 1:100 Assembly kit 2 pieces
- Length 293 mm
- Height 169 mm
- Width 77 mm
- Snout-tail length 370 mm
- Includes ultraviolet putty sealing joints same replica material
- Scale 1:35 Assembly kit 5 pieces
- Length 837 mm
- Height 482 mm
- Width 218 mm
- Snout-tail length 1060 mm
- Includes ultraviolet putty sealing joints same replica material
