Scientists discover 210-million-year-old crocodile relative in New Mexico fossils

Eosphorosuchus lacrimosa (left) and Hesperosuchus agilis (right). PIC COURTESY/Julio Lacerda

A newly identified prehistoric crocodile relative, Eosphorosuchus lacrimosa, was discovered alongside another croc species in New Mexico fossils dating back 210 million years.

The crocodile relative - Eosphorosuchus lacrimosa, which was newly discovered - was built differently. It had a shorter snout, a sturdier skull, and larger jaw muscles suited for biting larger prey.

This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever