Name:
Xiphactinus (combination Latin and Greek for "sword ray"); pronounced zih-FACK-tih-nuss
X. audax
X. vestus
X. vestus
Habitat:
Shallow waters of North America, Europe, Australia
Historical Period:
Late Cretaceous (90-65 million years ago)
Size and Weight:
Up to 20 feet long and 500-1,000 pounds
Diet:
Fish
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Large size; prominent teeth
This week we have an awesome coloring page, all things considered, of Xiphactinus. Today is an easy day. Share the facts, color the mean looking fish, enjoy some snow outside (if you have it)