Showing posts with label Pristichampsus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pristichampsus. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Species that don't get publicity #4: Pristichampsus sp.



This featured genus is not a dinosaur. It’s been mistaken for one in terms of teeth, but it is not a dinosaur.  It did live in the same ecosystems as a big terrifying theropod, but not a dinosaur. I wouldn’t call it entirely obscure as it has appeared in some reference works and even a TV show, but no documentaries yet, let alone films. This is really too bad, as it’s a pretty terrifying concept: a crocodile with long legs and curved, serrated teeth.