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The Desmatosuchus was found in Arizona , Texas and was dated at the late Triassic era. This dinosaur is from the aetosaurs group, and it was the biggest during this Era. It measured at 15.75 Feet long and was slightly different then other dinosaur in the same group. It had a shovel like snout probably for digging up plants easily, obviously it was a herbivore. It also had two rows of spikes on the edge of its back unlike the others. This was used to defend itself from bigger carnivores if it couldn't get away.

Just for fun we have a soundclip available for you to hear what a Desmatosuchus could've sounded like. Click to the Dinosaur Sounds area to hear it. Please note that the dinosaur sounds are only for entertainment and are not an actual fact.