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Ophthalmosaurus icenicus

Time
145.1–165.3 million years ago
Period
Unknown
Known sites
5
OphthalmosaurusIcenius-NaturalHistoryMuseum-August23-08
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Summary

Ophthalmosaurus is a genus of ichthyosaur known from the Middle-Late Jurassic. Possible remains from the earliest Cretaceous are also known. It was a relatively medium-sized ichthyosaur, measuring 4 m (13 ft) long and weighing 940 kg (2,070 lb). Named for its extremely large eyes, it had a jaw containing many small but robust teeth. Major fossil finds of this genus have been recorded in Europe with a second species possibly being found in North America.

Source: Wikipedia - Ophthalmosaurus

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