Massospondylus
A bipedal herbivore, Massospondylus (Greek for "longer vertebrae) had a long neck and tail, with a small head and slender body. On each of its forefeet, it bore a sharp thumb claw that was used in defense or feeding.
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| Length | Up to 4 m (13 ft) |
| Weight | Up to 135 kg (300 lbs) |
| Period | Early Jurassic |
| Location | South Africa |


