Baryonyx vs SuchomimusSee Who Wins
In one corner, the fearsome Baryonyx, known for its powerful jaws and strong forearms. In the opposite corner, the formidable Suchomimus, slightly larger, boasting an impressive sail and long snout. Both competitors ready themselves for this thrilling Jurassic showdown!
Contender 1: Baryonyx
The Baryonyx, also known as the "Heavy Claw," was a large theropod dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous period. It had a long, crocodile-like snout filled with conical teeth, a large claw on its first finger, and walked on two powerful hind legs. This carnivorous dinosaur had a streamlined body, perfect for hunting fish and small prey near water sources.
Fun Fact: Baryonyx is thought to be one of the few known dinosaurs that primarily hunted fish, as evidenced by the remains of fish scales and bones found in its stomach contents.
Contender 2: Suchomimus
The Suchomimus, also known as the "crocodile mimic," was a dinosaur species from the Cretaceous period characterized by its long, slender snout filled with sharp teeth. Its body was covered in scales, and it had a sail running down its back. Suchomimus walked on two legs, had clawed fingers, and could grow up to 36 feet long.
Fun Fact: Suchomimus had distinctive long, narrow jaws filled with around 100 sharp teeth, similar to a crocodile, allowing it to hunt and catch fish easily.
Matchup Stats
| Baryonyx | Suchomimus | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Approximately 25 ft (7.6 meters) in length | Up to 36 feet long (11 meters) |
| Weight | Around 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) | Around 5,000 pounds (2,268 kilograms) |
| Speed | 25 mph (40 km/h) to 30 mph (48 km/h) | 25 mph (40 km/h) |
| Key Strength | Powerful claw | Strong bite force |
| Biggest Weakness | Vulnerable underbelly | Vulnerable to attacks on its sail |
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Scientific Stats
| Baryonyx | Suchomimus | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Baryonyx walkeri | Suchomimus tenerensis |
| Family | Spinosauridae | Spinosauridae |
| Habitat | Near water sources | Near water sources such as rivers and lakes |
| Geography | Europe | Northern Africa |
| Diet | Fish and small prey | Piscivorous (mainly fish) |
| Lifespan | 25 years - 30 years | 20 years - 25 years |
Key Differences between Baryonyx and Suchomimus
- Teeth: Baryonyx's teeth were more tightly packed and slightly more curved than those of Suchomimus, which displayed a straighter arrangement.
- Size: Suchomimus was generally larger, with estimates of up to 11 meters, whereas Baryonyx reached around 9 meters in length.
- Forelimbs: Suchomimus had longer forelimbs compared to Baryonyx, which had relatively shorter arms.
- Sail/Ridge: Suchomimus possessed a more prominent sail or neural ridge along its back, whereas Baryonyx had a less pronounced dorsal feature.
- Skull: Baryonyx had a more robust skull with a pronounced notch in the upper jaw, while Suchomimus had a longer, more slender skull.
- Claws: The claw on the first digit of Baryonyx's hands was larger and more robust compared to that of Suchomimus.