Heishansaurus was a herbivore. It lived in the Cretaceous period and inhabited Asia. Its fossils have been found in places such as Gansu (China).

Quick facts about Heishansaurus:

  • Existed from 196.5 million years ago to 66 million years ago
  • Lived in a dune
  • Was a herbivore
  • Reproduced by laying eggs
  • 245 different specimens have been found by paleontologists

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Heishansaurus was described by the following scientific paper(s):
  • B. Bohlin. 1945. History of the expedition in Asia 1927–1935. Part IV. General reports of travels and fieldwork. Palaeontological and geological researches in Mongolia and Kansu 1929-1933. Reports from the Scientific Expedition to the North-Western Provinces of China Under Leadership of Dr. Sven Hedin. The Sino-Swedish Expedition Publication 26:255-325