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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.

This animal was made famous by its appearance in the 2003 BBC documentary Chased by Sea Monsters: A Walking with Dinosaurs Trilogy.

More real-life information: Cymbospondylus.

Jurassic Park franchise

Cymbospondylus doesn't appear in any movies or novels.

Jurassic Park inspired games

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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.

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