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Staurikosaurus is a genus of early dinosaur from the Late Triassic period. It was a small carnivorous theropod, only 2 metres long. It lived in South America, hence its name, which means "lizard of the Southern Cross" (referring to a constellation seen only in the Southern Hemisphere). Staurikosaurus is one of the oldest dinosaurs that has been discovered.
Name meaning Southern Cross lizard Diet Carnivore Height 80 cm Length 2 m Weight 30 kg Location Brazil Range Isla Sorna (Novel canon) Birth type Egg Notable Game appearances The Lost World: Jurassic Park (video game)
