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| − | + | '''''{{W|Lythronax}}''''' is an extinct genus of tyrannosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived around 80.6 to 79.9 million years ago in what is now southern Utah, USA. The generic name is derived from the Greek words ''lythron'' meaning "gore" and ''anax'' meaning "king". ''Lythronax ''was a large sized, moderately-built, ground-dwelling, bipedal carnivore that could grow up to an estimated 8 m (26.2 feet) in length and weighed 2.5 tonnes (5,500 lbs). |
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''L. argestes'' is the oldest known tyrannosaurid, based on its stratigraphic position. It is known from a specimen thought to be from a single adult that consists of a mostly complete skull, both pubic bones, a tibia, fibula, and metatarsal II and IV from the left hindlimb, as well as an assortment of other bones. Its skull anatomy indicates that, like ''[[Tyrannosaurus rex|Tyrannosaurus]]'', ''Lythronax'' had both eyes facing the front, giving it depth perception. |
''L. argestes'' is the oldest known tyrannosaurid, based on its stratigraphic position. It is known from a specimen thought to be from a single adult that consists of a mostly complete skull, both pubic bones, a tibia, fibula, and metatarsal II and IV from the left hindlimb, as well as an assortment of other bones. Its skull anatomy indicates that, like ''[[Tyrannosaurus rex|Tyrannosaurus]]'', ''Lythronax'' had both eyes facing the front, giving it depth perception. |
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==Video Games== |
==Video Games== |
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===''[[Jurassic World: Alive]]''=== |
===''[[Jurassic World: Alive]]''=== |
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''Lythronax'' appears in the game ''[[Jurassic World: Alive]]''. An interesting feature to the ''Lythronax'' in the game is that it has fur-like feathers, which it likely had in reality. This is the first time it has ever appeared in a Jurassic Park video game and the Jurassic Park franchise. |
''Lythronax'' appears in the game ''[[Jurassic World: Alive]]''. An interesting feature to the ''Lythronax'' in the game is that it has fur-like feathers, which it likely had in reality. This is the first time it has ever appeared in a Jurassic Park video game and the Jurassic Park franchise. |
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JW_Alive_Lythronax.jpg |
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Lythronax Icon JWA.png |
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| + | ===''[[Jurassic World: The Game]]''=== |
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| + | ''Lythronax'' appears in ''[[Jurassic World: The Game]]'' as a tournament creature. An interesting feature to the ''Lythronax'' in the game is that it has fur-like feathers, which it likely had in reality. |
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| + | Lythronax Card.png|Card |
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| + | Screenshot 2019-03-25 at 4.26.09 PM.png|Base form |
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| + | Screenshot 2019-03-25 at 4.26.15 PM.png|Level 20 |
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| + | Screenshot 2019-03-25 at 4.26.23 PM.png|Level 30 |
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| + | Screenshot 2019-03-25 at 4.26.28 PM.png|Fully maxed |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | *In ''[[Jurassic World: The Game]]'', ''Lythronax'' is mentioned to be 26 feet (8 meters) tall. This is larger than any known theropod dinosaur and was likely meant to refer to the length of the animal. |
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Revision as of 14:42, 5 June 2020
Lythronax is an extinct genus of tyrannosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived around 80.6 to 79.9 million years ago in what is now southern Utah, USA. The generic name is derived from the Greek words lythron meaning "gore" and anax meaning "king". Lythronax was a large sized, moderately-built, ground-dwelling, bipedal carnivore that could grow up to an estimated 8 m (26.2 feet) in length and weighed 2.5 tonnes (5,500 lbs).
L. argestes is the oldest known tyrannosaurid, based on its stratigraphic position. It is known from a specimen thought to be from a single adult that consists of a mostly complete skull, both pubic bones, a tibia, fibula, and metatarsal II and IV from the left hindlimb, as well as an assortment of other bones. Its skull anatomy indicates that, like Tyrannosaurus, Lythronax had both eyes facing the front, giving it depth perception.
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Wikipedia has a more detailed and comprehensive article on Lythronax |
Video Games
Jurassic World: Alive
see Lythronax/JW: A
Lythronax appears in the game Jurassic World: Alive. An interesting feature to the Lythronax in the game is that it has fur-like feathers, which it likely had in reality. This is the first time it has ever appeared in a Jurassic Park video game and the Jurassic Park franchise.
Jurassic World: The Game
see Lythronax/JW: TG
Lythronax appears in Jurassic World: The Game as a tournament creature. An interesting feature to the Lythronax in the game is that it has fur-like feathers, which it likely had in reality.
Trivia
- In Jurassic World: The Game, Lythronax is mentioned to be 26 feet (8 meters) tall. This is larger than any known theropod dinosaur and was likely meant to refer to the length of the animal.
