Desmatosuchus

==Summary==
Desmatosuchus is a genus of large, quadrupedal aetosaur Pseudosuchian; its name comes from the Greek words δεσμός (desmos), which means "link," and σοῦχος (soûkhos), which means "crocodile." This heavily armored reptile's back was covered by median scutes surrounded by two more rows of lateral scutes,Palmer, D., ed. (1999). The Marshall Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals. London: Marshall Editions. p. 96. ISBN 1-84028-152-9. along with large acromion processes (or shoulder spikes),Small, Bryan John (December 1985). The Triassic thecodontian reptile Desmatosuchus: osteology and relationships (Masters thesis). Texas Tech University. hdl:2346/19710. which would have served as its primary defense against predators such as Postosuchus. It is most widely thought to be a herbivore, with its blunt teeth and shovel-like snout helping it to dig up vegetation to eat.
It was widely spread across Pangaea during the late Triassic around 228–210 million years ago, found in the Dockum formation, Chinle formation, and Post quarry; the density of numbers in specific areas also hints it was likely a herd animal.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , higher via piercing damage
Name: Desmatosuchus (genus). Species include D. spurensis and D. smalli
Origin: The Real World
Gender: Varies with specimen
Age: Varies
Classification: Reptile, archosaur, pseudosuchian, aetosaur, Stagonolepididae, Desmatosuchinae
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Large Size (Type 0; 4.5-5 meters longParker, William G.; Reyes, William A.; Marsh, Adam D. (2023-11-08). "Incongruent ontogenetic maturity indicators in a Late Triassic archosaur (Aetosauria: Typothorax coccinarum )". The Anatomical Record. doi:10.1002/ar.25343. ISSN 1932-8486.), Bodily Weaponry (Spikes), Enhanced Senses
Attack Potency: Street level (Its size should warrant this. Was preyed on by Postosuchus, but could defend itself), higher via piercing damage (Its shoulder spikes offered protection from predators)
Speed: Unknown (Would have been more maneuverable than other reptiles of its time including other thecodonts,Bakker, R. T. (December 1971). "Dinosaur physiology and the origin of mammals". Evolution. 25 (4): 636–658. doi:10.2307/2406945. JSTOR 2406945. PMID 28564788. Though likely not very fast, as it favored armor for defense rather than speed)
Lifting Strength: At least Peak human (Could support its 280-300 kg mass)
Striking Strength: Street level
Durability: Street level
Stamina: Unknown 
Range: Standard Melee Range
Standard Equipment: Spikes, armor
Intelligence: Animalistic
Weaknesses: None notable
==Gallery==
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==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
Category:Real World
Category:Characters
Category:Species
Category:Animals
Category:Reptiles
Category:Triassic Period
Category:Mesozoic Era
Category:Herbivores
Category:Large Sized Characters
Category:Bodily Weaponry Users
Category:Enhanced Senses Users