Daspletosaurus in 3D - click the head, a tiny arm, or a leg for a fact (full controls on the Dinosaurs 3D hub).
Daspletosaurus was an Alberta tyrannosaurine about 9.0 m long (NHM Dino Directory) - a carnivore and a close relative of Tyrannosaurus rex. Adults are commonly cited near 2-3 tonnes.
The measurements in the panel are the real published ones.
Daspletosaurus 3D Viewer
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Daspletosaurus lived in the Late Cretaceous, about 76 to 74 million years ago, in Alberta, Canada. The Natural History Museum lists length about 9.0 m; adult mass is commonly cited about 2-3 tonnes (viewer uses 2500 kg). It was a carnivorous tyrannosaurine relative of Tyrannosaurus rex. Named by Dale Russell in 1970 (type D. torosus).
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Length | about 9.0 m (NHM) |
| Standing height | about 2.8 m at the hips/shoulders (approx.) |
| Weight | about 2500 kg (published ~2-3 t adult) |
| When it lived | about 76-74 million years ago (Late Cretaceous) |
| Diet | Carnivore |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How big was Daspletosaurus?
The Natural History Museum lists length about 9.0 m. Adult mass is commonly cited about 2-3 tonnes; this viewer uses 2500 kg. Standing height is about 2.8 m at the hips/shoulders for scale consistency. Turn on the human figure to judge the scale beside a 1.8 m person.
How is Daspletosaurus different from Tyrannosaurus rex?
Daspletosaurus was a tyrannosaurine relative of T. rex from Alberta, Canada, living about 76-74 Mya - earlier and typically smaller than the later, bulkier T. rex. Both were large-headed carnivores with tiny arms.
Where did Daspletosaurus live?
Fossils come from Alberta, Canada, in the Late Cretaceous about 76-74 million years ago.
Is the model scientifically accurate?
The body proportions follow published reconstructions, but the skin color and texture are an artistic reconstruction. Fossils preserve bone, not color. This model is not a fossil-accurate skeleton. The figures shown are real published values with ranges where sources disagree.
When was Daspletosaurus named?
Dale Russell named Daspletosaurus in 1970; the type species is D. torosus.