Iguanodon — size comparison

Iguanodon bernissartensis was a large Early Cretaceous European herbivore. Its beak cropped plants, while teeth farther back processed food. A powerful thumb sp

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReconstructed measurements · fossil estimates

Iguanodon

Iguanodon bernissartensis

ok. 10 mAdult individual · rekonstrukcja
Body length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass · szacunek
No estimateSzacunki kopalne
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
Body lengthScale in m
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IguanodonBody lengthapprox. 10 m

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Person: 170 cm
Iguanodon — size comparison — facts and sources

Iguanodon bernissartensis was a large Early Cretaceous European herbivore. Its beak cropped plants, while teeth farther back processed food. A powerful thumb spike was distinctive and may have helped with defence or manipulating vegetation.

It could move on two or four limbs. Numerous skeletons from Bernissart, Belgium, allowed detailed anatomical reconstruction and correction of early depictions placing the thumb spike on the nose.

Historical mounts showed a more upright animal with its tail resting on the ground. Modern reconstructions incorporate a stiffer tail and more horizontal torso.

Measurement sources