JWE2

Suchomimus

Suchomimus

The large carnivorous spinosaurid Suchomimus is known for its unusual appearance – although its body is similar to that of Baryonyx or Spinosaurus, its long snout bears a closer resemblance to a modern-day crocodile; in fact, the name Suchomimus translates to ‘crocodile mimic’. Suchomimus can weigh up to two and a half tonnes and grow up to 9.5m in length, with large claws on its hand for catching and killing fish and small animals.

Information

Era
cretaceous
Family
spinosauridae
Genus
theropod
Diet
Carnivore