Baryonyx
...backNamed after its thumbs
- Name: Baryonyx
- Pronounced: Ba-ree-on-ix
- Period: Early cretaceous
- Name means: Heavy claw
- Length: 9m (30ft)
- Weight: 2 tonnes
- Location: England
First found in England in 1983, baryonyx was a spinosaurid which roamed the earth in the early cretaceous period. It had a narrow skull and a long snout, similar to that of a modern day crocodile.
Among the remains of baryonyx found, one speciman in particular was useful for establishing a likely diet. It contained the contents of it's final meal: fish.
The named baryonyx comes from the presence of huge thumb claws and strong arms. It's claws could grow up to 30cm (12in) long.
"Finally, one which lived in Britain."