Kaprosuchus (also known as a Boar-Crocodile, in reference to its boar-like front teeth) was a genus of crocodyliform from the Cretaceous period. It was similar to another species, Anatosuchus.
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| - Kaprosuchus (also known as a Boar-Crocodile, in reference to its boar-like front teeth) was a genus of crocodyliform from the Cretaceous period. It was similar to another species, Anatosuchus.
- Kaprosuchus was estimated to grow to a length of 6 metres (21 feet) long. It possesses three sets of large caniniform teeth that stick out above and below its skull, one of which in the lower jaw fits notches in the upper jaw. If not for these notches then its jaw would have been held open permanently by its own teeth. This has not been seen in any other crocodyliform. Kaprosuchus has another feature in which large rugose horns made from squamosal and parietial bones that stick out posteriorly above the skull. This has also been seen its smaller relative Mahajangasuchus, making it greatly differ from most other crocodyliforms. It may have tackled large carnivorous, namely juvenile Spinosaurus when they try to have a drink near a water hole.
- Kaprosuchus is known from a nearly complete skull in which the lower jaw measured 603 mm long, whilst the entire animal is estimated to have been around 6 metres (20 feet) in length.[3] It possesses three sets of tusk-like caniniform teeth that project above and below the skull, one of which in the lower jaw fits into notches in upper jaw. This type of dentition is not seen in any other known crocodyliform. Another unique characteristic of Kaprosuchus is the presence of large, rugose horns formed from the squamosal and parietal bones that project posteriorly from the skull. Smaller projections are also seen in the closely related Mahajangasuchus.
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| - Kaprosuchus is known from a nearly complete skull in which the lower jaw measured 603 mm long, whilst the entire animal is estimated to have been around 6 metres (20 feet) in length.[3] It possesses three sets of tusk-like caniniform teeth that project above and below the skull, one of which in the lower jaw fits into notches in upper jaw. This type of dentition is not seen in any other known crocodyliform. Another unique characteristic of Kaprosuchus is the presence of large, rugose horns formed from the squamosal and parietal bones that project posteriorly from the skull. Smaller projections are also seen in the closely related Mahajangasuchus. The snout of Kaprosuchus shows generalized proportions and the naris is positioned dorsally. In Kaprosuchus many teeth are hypertrophied and labiolingually (laterally) compressed, unlike those of crocodyliforms with similarly shallow snouts, which are usually subconical and of moderate length. Another difference between the skull of Kaprosuchus and those of crocodyliforms that also possess dorsoventrally compressed snouts is the great depth of the posterior portion of the skull. In Kaprosuchus, the orbits (i.e., eye sockets) open laterally and are angled slightly forward rather than upward. The orbits turned forward suggest that there was somewhat stereoscopic vision, i.e., an overlap in the visual field of the animal.[3] The surfaces of the premaxillae are rugose with the edges elevated above the body of the bone, suggesting that a keratinous shield would have been supported by the rugosities at the tip of the snout. Along the interpremaxillary suture, the area where the two premaxillae meet, the surface is smooth, giving the paired rugosity of the premaxillae the resemblance of a moustache in anterior view.
- Kaprosuchus was estimated to grow to a length of 6 metres (21 feet) long. It possesses three sets of large caniniform teeth that stick out above and below its skull, one of which in the lower jaw fits notches in the upper jaw. If not for these notches then its jaw would have been held open permanently by its own teeth. This has not been seen in any other crocodyliform. Kaprosuchus has another feature in which large rugose horns made from squamosal and parietial bones that stick out posteriorly above the skull. This has also been seen its smaller relative Mahajangasuchus, making it greatly differ from most other crocodyliforms. It may have tackled large carnivorous, namely juvenile Spinosaurus when they try to have a drink near a water hole. This creature would have been an active predator, chasing down its prey which is why some people have referred to this genus as '' a saber tooth cat in armour''. Unlike modern crocodilians. This creature would have walked with straight legs to save energy and to make walking easier seeing as this was a primarily terrestrial creature. Kaprosuchus would have been one of the top predators in its environment because it was fast, armoured and had a devastating bite. It would have been not dissimilar to tigers of today seeing as lions hunt in packs and there is no evidence these creatures hunted in packs. If they indeed DID hunt in packs then they would have been able to take down most of the prey in its area save for the largest carnivores and large herbivores. Kaprosuchus would have had good vision seeing as that it had forward facing eyes that were on top of its head. This might have given it binocular vision and a degree of depth perception. Seeing as modern crocodilians and big cats that fill a similar niche both have excellent night vision and are also nocturnal hunters. This might mean that Kaprosuchus was also a night hunter to some extent. This would have been advantageous because all the competition from other large carnivores would be drastically reduced and gives it more opportunities to make kills.
- Kaprosuchus (also known as a Boar-Crocodile, in reference to its boar-like front teeth) was a genus of crocodyliform from the Cretaceous period. It was similar to another species, Anatosuchus.
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