Hypsognathus (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Hypsognathus ('high jaw') is an extinct genus of anapsid reptile from the late Triassic period of New Jersey. Hypsognathus resembled a moderately sized lizard, with a length of 33 centimetres (13 in), although it was unrelated to modern lizards. Because of its broad teeth, Hypsognathus is thought to have been a herbivore. Its body was low, broad and had a relatively short tail. Hypsognathus had some spikes on the back of its head, probably for protection against predators.