Paleontologists discover Triassic reptile in China
A new reptile species from the Triassic period has been discovered in China.
The Hupehsuchia group has previously been found in two counties of China's Hubei province. But the Hupehsuchia group generally has long necks, with nine to 10 cervical vertebrae. So when scientists discovered the remains of a similar animals with just six cervical vertebrae, they determined it was a new species entirely. Aside from its short neck, the Eohupehsuchus brevicollis is also distinguished from its relatives by its skull shape and narrow forehead.
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