Pseudospinosaurus
Added 2025-04-05 14:20:56 +0000 UTCHad they not become extinct, pseudosuchians could have probably evolved into forms that resemble outdated "retro" views of dinosaurs.
Here is Pseudospinosaurus - a speculative form which resembles our old view of Spinosaurus.
The origin of this idea came from the bipedal, generalist pseudosuchian Poposaurus.
I imagined a descendant of this species that was specialized for a fishing existence - much like the attenuated dromaeosaur Austroraptor.
It is clear to see certain morphotypes evolved again and again as animals adapted for similar niches - and perhaps my speculative Pseudospinosaurus is not even that fanciful. Pseudosuchians were extremely diverse in a way which we still do not truly understand. I wouldn't be surprised if an animal like this was actually discovered someday.
Please see this post for a similar "false dinosaur" from this same speculative universe.
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Comments
Even moreso than the carnosaur-headed Spinosaurus, this reminds me of early 2000s depictions of Suchomimus that gave it a low-slung neck and hunchback. Absolutely love these and would love to see more from this alternate world!
Sophie M.
2025-04-10 00:44:03 +0000 UTCOh my, that is gorgeous!
Blake D. Richardson
2025-04-05 21:08:29 +0000 UTC
