Amazed by the 6 meter long ancient amphibian, once a fierce god of the Triassic period

New fossils reveal the Mastodonsaurus – a giant creature that ruled the swamps more than 230 million years ago, opening up the mystery of prehistoric monsters.

Up to 6 meters long. The largest amphibian that ever lived, Mastodonsaurus had a body as long as a car and its head took up nearly a third of its length. Photo: Pinterest.

The name means “spike-toothed lizard”. The name Mastodonsaurus comes from Greek, describing the characteristic conical pointed teeth. Photo: Pinterest.

Lived in swamps and shallow lakes. Fossils show they lived in freshwater, where they could easily ambush their prey. Photo: Pinterest.

Special teeth. Two long fangs pierce the upper jaw, helping to grip fish and smaller amphibians. Photo: Pinterest.

Breathing through lungs. Even though it lived underwater, Mastodonsaurus had to surface to get air like a crocodile. Photo: Pinterest.

Lay eggs in water. Like modern amphibians, they reproduced in water and the larvae had gills. Photo: Pinterest.

As apex predators during the Triassic period, with few competitors, they dominated freshwater ecosystems for tens of millions of years. Photo: Pinterest.

Extinct before the dinosaurs took over. Climate change and competition with early reptiles caused them to disappear before the dinosaurs. Photo: Pinterest.

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