| Name: | “Double stalk “ |
| Type: | Killer amphibian |
| Lived When: | Permian (pre dinosaurs), 290-248 million years ago |
| Weight: | Up to 35 pounds |
| Height: | long and flat |
| Length: | 4 feet |
| Weapons: | Razor sharp teeth |
| Diet: | Fish and insects |
| Habitat: | Lakes and rivers in Texas and Oklahoma (which used to be swampy 250 million years ago!), also Morocco |
| Interesting Facts: |
Diplocaulus was an amphibian that could walk on land but could also survive for a long time underwater. It probably hid in mud or rocks at the bottom of the river or lake then jumped out and snatched its prey with its sharp teeth. Ow!
Its head looked like a manta ray, don’t you think? That large head may have stopped some predators from eating it: they couldn’t get their mouths open that wide! |
Take My Diplocaulus Quiz
True or False:
Scientists believe the Diplocaulus developed its large head to avoid being eaten by small-mouthed predators.
(Hover over your answer and I will let you know if you are right or wrong)
My Diplocaulus Coloring Page
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