Pantosaurus striatus (Marsh, 1891)

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Object Details

Collector

Dr. Edward D. Cope

Geologic Age

Mesozoic / Triassic

Record Last Modified

4 Aug 2025

Skeletal Morphology

Axial element, partial vertebrae

Collection Date

1874

USNM Number

V2587

Type Citation

Cope. 1877. U.S.Geogr.Surveys West Of 100th Meridian Rept. pl.22,f.14.

Place

San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States, North America

Published Name

Pantosaurus striatus (Marsh, 1891)

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Paleogeneral

Reptiles/Amphibians

Reptilia Plesiosauria

Paleobiology

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Vertebrata Sauropsida Reptilia Diapsida Sauropterygia Plesiosauria Cryptoclididae

Data Source

NMNH - Paleobiology Dept.

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/305215c1d-3fe5-4e41-957d-016f570fa6b7

Record ID

nmnhpaleobiology_3447869