Apatosaurus V4 (SciiFii)

Apatosaurus megapoda is a species of large herbivorous sauropod dinosaur that originally lived in North America during the Late Jurassic period, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and, unlike Sciifii's first Apatosaurus species, has been introduced to the open woodlands and grasslands across North America to help boost biodiversity. Apatosaurus megapoda can grow to an average length of 22.3–23.8 metres (73.1–78 feet), and an average mass of 16.4–22.4 tons (16.1–22.0 long tons; 18.1–24.7 short tons). However, a few specimens can grow to a maximum length of 10–28% greater than average and a mass of 32.7–72.6 t (32.2–71.5 long tons; 36.0–80.0 short tons). The cervical vertebrae of Apatosaurus megapoda are less elongated and more heavily constructed than those of Diplodocus, a diplodocid like Apatosaurus megapoda, and the bones of the leg are much stockier despite being longer, making the Apatosaurus megapoda a more robust animal than Diplodocus. The tail is held above the ground during normal locomotion. Each forelimb of Apatosaurus megapoda have a single claw and three claws are on each hindlimb. The Apatosaurus megapoda skull is very similar to other Diplodocids such as Diplodocus. Apatosaurus megapoda is a generalized browser that keeps its head elevated. To lighten its vertebrae, Apatosaurus megapoda has air sacs that make the bones internally full of holes. Like that of other diplodocids, its tail is normally used as a whip to create loud noises. Apatosaurus megapoda can be distinguished from other Apatosaurus species by having a more robust build, a thicker neck, and rows of dark-colorer armor on the bottom half of its neck to protect the animal against any massive predators. The eggs of Apatosaurus megapoda are laid around 5-6 months after mating seasons, the eggs hatch around 3-4 months after that, and the young are cared for by their parents until they are halfway between hatchlings and adults in age. The conservation status of Apatosaurus megapoda is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the animal's wide range.
Category:Animals
Category:Species
Category:SciiFii