At around 14 tonnes in weight and 15m in length, Giganotosaurus is one of the largest theropods ever to have lived – its name translates to ‘giant southern lizard’, in reference to its large frame and its South American habitat. It has a similar appearance to the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex, with rows of long, serrated teeth and a powerful jaw for tearing into its prey.

Code Name
GGT
Dinosaur Category
Length
3.90
Height
1.70
Weight
0.15
Slug
giganotosaurus
Dinosaur Genus
Theropod
Dinosaur Era
Cretaceous
Dinosaur Family
Carcharodontosauridae