| Baryonyx | |
|---|---|
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| Information | |
| Range | Europe |
| Estimated Population | 0 |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Dinosauria |
| Order | Theropoda |
| Family | Spinosauridae |
| Genus | Baryonyx |
| Species | Baryonyx |
| Conservation Status | |
 Extinct | |
Baryonyx walkeri (meaning "heavy claw") is an extinct genus of spinosaur that lived in Europe, during the early cretaceous period. Its scientific name came from ancient Greek. Unlike its larger cousins, Spinosaurus and Suchomimus, it lacked a sail for cooling off, so it can dip in the water to stay cool.
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A skeletal baryonyx display.
Facts[]
- Did you know: Baryonyx gets its name, which means "heavy claw", from these long thumb claws.
- Baryonyx used its claws and jaws to catch fish like its cousins did and modern bears do today.