Tarbosaurus in 3D - click the head, an arm, a leg, or the long tail for a fact (full controls on the Dinosaurs 3D hub).
Tarbosaurus was a large Asian tyrannosaurid - turn on the human figure to see how a roughly 10.5 m animal compares with a person. The Nemegt Formation of Mongolia yields the main fossils.
The colors and skin pattern here are an artistic reconstruction; fossils preserve bone, not soft tissue or color. The measurements in the panel are published figures with ranges where sources disagree.
Tarbosaurus 3D Viewer
Tarbosaurus was a large tyrannosaurid dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Mongolia, about 70-66 million years ago. It is a close Asian relative of Tyrannosaurus.
Key measures
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Length | about 10-12 m (panel baseline 10.5 m) |
| Weight | about 4-5 t (panel shows 4.5 t as a mid-range figure) |
| When it lived | 70-66 million years ago (Late Cretaceous) |
| Where | Nemegt Formation, Mongolia |
| Named | Maleev, 1955 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Tarbosaurus related to T. rex?
Both are tyrannosaurids. Tarbosaurus lived in Asia and is often treated as a close relative of Tyrannosaurus from North America.
How long was it?
Published reconstructions commonly place adults near 10-12 m. This page uses 10.5 m as the panel baseline.
How heavy was it?
Mass estimates commonly fall about 4-5 tonnes. The panel shows 4.5 t and the note states the range.
When and where did it live?
Late Cretaceous Mongolia, about 70-66 million years ago (Nemegt Formation).
Is the color accurate?
No. Soft tissue and color are not preserved. Skin and color here are artistic reconstruction.