Dakosaurus maximus discokeryx from leaves to ferns and

from leaves to ferns and cycads

Its size was similar to that of a modern crow

stocky limbs with sharp claws that helped it grasp prey and move around its environment

Height 110 mm

Dakosaurus maximus discokeryx from leaves to ferns andDakosaurus maximus was a large marine reptile belonging to the family Metriorhynchidae, a group of crocodiles adapted to life in the oceans of the Jurassic period, approximately 150 million years ago. This predator inhabited the shallow seas of Europe, particularly in what is now Germany and England, where its fossil remains have been found. Unlike modern crocodiles, Dakosaurus was highly specialized for a completely aquatic lifestyle. The body of