Binomial Suchomimus tenerensis · SOO-koh-MY-mus
Early Cretaceous · 125-112 Ma
AI reconstructionSuchomimus fossil records in Fossil Atlas are mapped as selected modern discovery locations, with 1 source-backed records currently shown. Known from Niger, especially the Elrhaz/Echkar-region Cretaceous record of the Sahara. Key mapped formations in the current dataset include Elrhaz Formation. These pins are fossil record locations, not a complete ancient habitat map.
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Suchomimus was a large spinosaurid theropod from Cretaceous Niger. Its crocodile-like snout and conical teeth make it a strong comparison point for Spinosaurus. Fossil Atlas uses selected records to connect it to Niger and Saharan fossil deposits while keeping location caveats visible.
Drawn true to scale on a metre ruler.
Length
measured11 m · 36 ft
Largest known specimens
Height
measured3.6 m · 12 ft
Body mass
estimate3,500 kg · 7,700 lb
Typical adult
Top speed
estimate29 km/h · 18 mph
Modelled, debated
Bite force
estimate3,000 lbf
Teeth
measured≈ 120
Brain : body (EQ)
estimate1.1
Encephalization quotient
Position of this animal’s known range across 252 million years of the Mesozoic and beyond.
125-112 million years ago
Suchomimus means crocodile mimic.
Its long snout and conical teeth point to fish-catching adaptations.
It gives the atlas a second spinosaurid without duplicating Spinosaurus.
Suchomimus creates a natural bridge to Niger and Echkar-region content.
Pins show selected fossil records for Suchomimus; use them as modern discovery evidence, not a complete range map. Modern fossil discovery map: pins show where selected fossil and specimen records were found today, not ancient Earth positions. What does this mean?
Specimen evidence
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Suchomimus is represented here by selected fossil records from known from niger, especially the elrhaz/echkar-region cretaceous record of the sahara. Fossil Atlas maps those records as modern discovery locations.
No. The map shows modern fossil discovery locations from selected records. Ancient habitat and paleogeographic reconstructions are separate questions.
The current Fossil Atlas records include Elrhaz Formation. Formation coverage depends on the selected dataset and may not be complete.
Yes. Use the expedition card generator to turn the Suchomimus map and specimen profile into a shareable card.
Selected fossil records from PBDB and museum biodiversity aggregators. Source labels and confidence notes help distinguish canonical paleobiology records from specimen-media records.
Reconstruction images are labeled illustrations and do not represent fossil evidence. Size, speed, and bite-force figures are typical published estimates and remain subject to revision as new specimens are described.
Maps use curated PBDB, museum, and specimen-source records with visible caveats.
Pins show where fossils were found or reported today, not exact ancient habitat positions.
Artwork is labeled separately from specimen photos, maps, and source records.
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