Saltasaurus with a Leafy Branch
A long-necked Saltasaurus with small back armor plates stands in profile beside a leafy branch.
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The Armored Saltasaurus
Saltasaurus was a unique sauropod featuring an elongated neck and small stud-like armor plates embedded along its spine. Seen from the side, this herbivore stands near a leafy plant branch suited to its herbivorous diet.
Discovery of Armored Sauropods
When Saltasaurus was first discovered in South America, paleontologists were surprised to find armor plating on a sauropod, a trait previously thought to belong only to ankylosaurs and stegosaurs. Hundreds of tiny bony nodules covered its skin alongside larger armored plates, protecting it without adding too much heavy bulk.
Real World Colors of Saltasaurus
- Sauropod body skin: grayish brown, olive green, or dusty gray
- Small back plates: dull bone beige, pale gray, or dark brown
- Long neck and head: warm tan or muted gray
- Leafy branch: deep green, forest green, or yellowish green