The Simosuchus was a small, prehistoric reptile that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 70 million years ago. It belonged to the group called "Notosuchians," a type of crocodyliforms.

Despite its resemblance to crocodiles, Simosuchus was quite distinct in its physical characteristics. The snout resembles that of a pug, giving the genus its name, which means "pug-nosed crocodile" in Greek.

This specimen was about 1.5 meters (5 feet) long, with a short, stocky body and a relatively large, broad skull. Its most distinctive feature was its heavily armored body, covered with thick, bony plates. These bony structures, combined with its short limbs, gave Simosuchus a somewhat squat, turtle-like appearance. It had a broad, flattened snout with small, blunt teeth, which suggest that it was likely omnivorous, feeding on both plants and small animals.

The Simosuchus was likely a slow-moving, semi-terrestrial reptile, spending time both on land and in water, much like modern crocodiles. Its armor and size likely helped protect it from larger predators.

Locality: Madagascar
Formation: Maevarano Formation
Length: 0.75m (2.5 feet)

Skeleton: $7,000
Skull: $195

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