Sarcosuchus (), from Ancient Greek σάρξ (sárx), meaning "flesh", and Σοῦχος (Soûkhos), meaning "Sobek", is an extinct genus of crocodyliform that lived during the Early Cretaceous, from the Valanginian to Cenomanian of what is now Africa and South America. It was one of the largest pseudosuchians, with the largest specimen of S. imperator being estimated to reach up to 9.5 metres (31.2 ft) long and weighing up to 3.45–4.3 metric tons (3.80–4.74 short tons).
Sarcosuchus (), from Ancient Greek σάρξ (sárx), meaning "flesh", and Σοῦχος (Soûkhos), meaning "Sobek", is an extinct genus of crocodyliform that lived during the Early Cretaceous, from the Valanginian to Cenomanian of what is now Africa and South America. It was one of the largest pseudosuchians, with the largest specimen of S. imperator being estimated to reach up to 9.5 metres (31.2 ft) long and weighing up to 3.45–4.3 metric tons (3.80–4.74 short tons).
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