Types of Dinosaurs

Names of Dinosaurs & Dinosaur Information
Dinosaur Name:

Gasosaurus

- Pronunciation: GAS-uh-SAWR-us
- Translation: Gas Lizard
- Order: Saurischia
- Suborder: Theropoda
- Infraorder: Tetanurae (not confirmed)
- Micro-order: Carnosauria
- Length: 12 feet (3.5 meters)
- Period: Middle Jurassic
- Description: Carnivore, Bipedal
- Notes: Known from fragmentary remains, Gasosaurus is thought to be a small carnosaur. It was named for the natural gas companyemployees in China who discovered it.