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Tarbosaurus (/ ˌ t ɑːr b ə ˈ s ɔːr ə s / TAR-bə-SOR-əs; meaning "alarming lizard") is a genus of large tyrannosaurid dinosaur that lived in Asia during the Late Cretaceous epoch, about 70 million years ago (Maastrichtian age).
Tarbosaurus and Tyrannosaurus, if not synonymous, are considered to be at least closely related genera. Like most known tyrannosaurids, Tarbosaurus was a large bipedal predator, weighing up to six tonnes and equipped with about sixty large teeth. It had a unique locking mechanism in its lower jaw and the smallest forelimbs relative to body size ...
Tyrannosauridae (or tyrannosaurids, meaning "tyrant lizards") is a family of coelurosaurian theropod dinosaurs that comprises two subfamilies containing up to fifteen genera, including the eponymous Tyrannosaurus.
In 2007, it was found that the group also contained Maleevosaurus, often synonymized with Tarbosaurus. [15] However, this classification has not been accepted and Maleevosaurus is still considered a juvenile Tarbosaurus or Tyrannosaurus. [16] This classification has not been accepted. [2] [3]
These genera, however are controversial as the remains of these animals are immature or juvenile individuals. With the possible exception of Raptorex, [17] it is widely assumed that the Asian specimens are early growth stages of Tarbosaurus, [18] [19] [20] whereas the North American specimens are those of Tyrannosaurus. [21] [22]
Tarbosaurus (meaning 'terrifying lizard') is a genus of tyrannosaurid theropod dinosaur that flourished in Asia between 70 and 65 million years ago, near the end of the Late Cretaceous Period. Fossils have been recovered in Mongolia with more fragmentary remains found further afield in parts of China .
Scale chart for Tarbosaurus bataar. The adult is based on a skeletal diagram by Scott Hartman. The adult is based on a skeletal diagram by Scott Hartman. The juvenile are based on a juvenile (2-3 years old).
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