On Dinosaur Classification
On Scientific Names
The Basics of Taxonomy
An Introduction to Cladistcs
Taxonomy of the Dinosaurs of Colorado
Cladogram of the Dinosaurs of Colorado
About the Dinosaurs of Colorado
Geological Time Chart
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Genus Allosaurus
| Taxonomy: |
Recognized Species |
| Class Dinosauria |
| | Subclass Theropodia |
| | | Order Carnosauria |
| | | | Family Allosauridae |
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| A. fragilis Marsh, 1877 |
| | Western United States |
| (?) A. tendagurensis Janensch, 1925 |
| | Tanzania, Africa |
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| Species in Colorado: |
Allosaurus fragilis |
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| Size: |
Where found: |
Up to 39 feet 12 meters |
Morrison Formation of Utah, Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas |
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| Period: |
Age: |
| Late Jurassic |
Kimmeridgian - Tithonian
144 to 156 Ma. |
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| Material Found |
| Many complete skeletons, including at least three skulls, representing at least 60 individuals. |
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