Cymbospondylus was a primitive ichthyosaur from the Triassic Period.
It was one of the larger members of the family, with the largest individuals approaching 9 meters in length. Despite the fact that the name ichthyosaur literally means "fish reptile", Cymbospondylus did not look as fish-like as some of its more advanced relatives, and bore more of a superficial resemblance to the unrelated mosasaurs. It was likely the apex predator of the shallow offshore reefs and sandbars that it occupied 230 million years ago.
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Jurassic Park franchise
Cymbospondylus doesn't appear in any movies or novels. With the Unidentified ichthyosaur from Jurassic World, being debatable.
Jurassic Park inspired games
Cymbospondylus from Jurassic Park III: Park Builder.
Cymbospondylus is number 122 of the Carnivore Threes that can be created in Jurassic Park III: Park Builder.
