Zuolong is a basal coelurosaur dinosaur that was discovered from the Shishugou Formation present in what is now the People’s Republic of China. It’s assumed that partial bones and skull fragments of a juvenile animal were found in 2001. The generic name or genus was defined in 2010 in honor of General Zuo Zongtang, while the species name paid homage to Hilmar Sallee who helped to finance the research. Further research on the skull and bones suggest it lived around 161.2 to 155.2 million years ago.
Fun Zuolong Facts For Kids
What did they prey on? Unknown
What did they eat? Carnivorous
Average litter size? Unknown
How much did they weigh? 132 lb (60 kg)
How long were they? 9.8 ft (3 m)
How tall were they? Unknown
What did they look like? Unknown
Skin Type Unknown
What were their main threats? Natural disasters
Where were they found? Terrestrial
Locations China
Kingdom Animalia
Genus Zuolong
Class Reptilia
Family Unknown
Scientific Name Zuolong salleei
How scary were they? 2
How loud were they? 2
How intelligent were they? 3
Zuolong Interesting FactsHow do you pronounce ‘Zuolong’?It’s pronounced as ‘Zoo-o-long’.What type of dinosaur was a Zuolong?Zoulong belongs to the group of basal coelurosaur dinosaurs that contains theropod dinosaurs.In which geological period did the Zuolong roam the Earth?Zuolong is said to have existed in the Late Jurassic Period. It is not known if they were rare.When did Zuolong become Extinct?The species is said to have gone Extinct by the end of the lower Oxfordian age during the Late Jurassic Period.Where did a Zuolong live?The dinosaur used to live in the area that is now, Shishugou Formation of Wucaiwan, present in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of People’s Republic of China.What was Zuolong’s habitat?It belonged to a terrestrial habitat.Who did Zuolong live with?The dinosaur would have shared its territory with other similar basal coelurosaur dinosaur species.How long did a Zuolong live?We have no information about its lifespan.How did they reproduce?It possibly reproduced by laying eggs.Zuolong Fun FactsWhat did a Zuolong look like?Not much is known about the appearance, but it’s thought to be a small species. It is not known if they had strong teeth or if they were slimy. How many bones did a Zuolong have?Only a partial skeleton with a skull has been discovered.How did they communicate?It would have communicated by making noises.How big was a Zuolong?It’s thought to have measured 9.8 ft (3 m). In comparison, the Tyrannosaurus rex is said to have had a length of 40 ft (12 m).How fast could a Zuolong move?No information is available regarding its speed.How much did a Zuolong weigh?Gregory S. Paul estimated it to have weighed around 132 lb (60 kg).What were the male and female names of the species?There are no separate names.What would you call a baby Zuolong?A baby Zuolong would be called a hatchling or juvenile.What did they eat?These were carnivorous dinosaurs that fed on lizards and small mammals.How aggressive were they?It is unknown if it was aggressive.Did You Know… Zuolong means ‘Zuo’s dragon’.*We’ve been unable to source an image of Zuolong and have used an image of Coelurosauria instead. If you are able to provide us with a royalty-free image of Zuolong, we would be happy to credit you. Please contact us at [email protected].
How do you pronounce ‘Zuolong’?
It’s pronounced as ‘Zoo-o-long’.
Fun Zuolong Facts For Kids
What did they prey on? Unknown
What did they eat? Carnivorous
Average litter size? Unknown
How much did they weigh? 132 lb (60 kg)
How long were they? 9.8 ft (3 m)
How tall were they? Unknown
What did they look like? Unknown
Skin Type Unknown
What were their main threats? Natural disasters
Where were they found? Terrestrial
Locations China
Kingdom Animalia
Genus Zuolong
Class Reptilia
Family Unknown
Scientific Name Zuolong salleei
How scary were they? 2
How loud were they? 2
How intelligent were they? 3
Fun Zuolong Facts For Kids
What did they prey on? Unknown
What did they eat? Carnivorous
Average litter size? Unknown
How much did they weigh? 132 lb (60 kg)
How long were they? 9.8 ft (3 m)
How tall were they? Unknown
What did they look like? Unknown
Skin Type Unknown
What were their main threats? Natural disasters
Where were they found? Terrestrial
Locations China
Kingdom Animalia
Genus Zuolong
Class Reptilia
Family Unknown
Scientific Name Zuolong salleei
How scary were they? 2
How loud were they? 2
How intelligent were they? 3
Fun Zuolong Facts For Kids
What did they prey on? Unknown
What did they eat? Carnivorous
Average litter size? Unknown
How much did they weigh? 132 lb (60 kg)
How long were they? 9.8 ft (3 m)
How tall were they? Unknown
What did they look like? Unknown
Skin Type Unknown
What were their main threats? Natural disasters
Where were they found? Terrestrial
Locations China
Kingdom Animalia
Genus Zuolong
Class Reptilia
Family Unknown
Scientific Name Zuolong salleei
How scary were they? 2
How loud were they? 2
How intelligent were they? 3
Fun Zuolong Facts For Kids
What did they prey on? Unknown
What did they eat? Carnivorous
Average litter size? Unknown
How much did they weigh? 132 lb (60 kg)
How long were they? 9.8 ft (3 m)
How tall were they? Unknown
What did they look like? Unknown
Skin Type Unknown
What were their main threats? Natural disasters
Where were they found? Terrestrial
Locations China
Kingdom Animalia
Genus Zuolong
Class Reptilia
Family Unknown
Scientific Name Zuolong salleei
How scary were they? 2
How loud were they? 2
How intelligent were they? 3
What did they prey on? Unknown
What did they eat? Carnivorous
Average litter size? Unknown
How much did they weigh? 132 lb (60 kg)
How long were they? 9.8 ft (3 m)
How tall were they? Unknown
What did they look like? Unknown
Skin Type Unknown
What were their main threats? Natural disasters
Where were they found? Terrestrial
Locations China
Kingdom Animalia
Genus Zuolong
Class Reptilia
Family Unknown
Scientific Name Zuolong salleei
How scary were they? 2
How loud were they? 2
How intelligent were they? 3
What did they prey on? Unknown
What did they eat? Carnivorous
Average litter size? Unknown
How much did they weigh? 132 lb (60 kg)
How long were they? 9.8 ft (3 m)
How tall were they? Unknown
What did they look like? Unknown
Skin Type Unknown
What were their main threats? Natural disasters
What did they prey on?
Unknown
What did they eat?
Carnivorous
Average litter size?
How much did they weigh?
132 lb (60 kg)
How long were they?
9.8 ft (3 m)
How tall were they?
What did they look like?
Skin Type
What were their main threats?
Natural disasters
Where were they found? Terrestrial
Locations China
Kingdom Animalia
Genus Zuolong
Class Reptilia
Family Unknown
Scientific Name Zuolong salleei
How scary were they? 2
How loud were they? 2
How intelligent were they? 3
Where were they found?
Terrestrial
Locations
China
Kingdom Animalia
Genus Zuolong
Kingdom
Animalia
Genus
Zuolong
Class Reptilia
Family Unknown
