Talk:Purussaurus

Comparison with Rhamphosuchus crassidens size

I'd say it's better not citing Rhamphosuchus size, since its page says "a more recent study suggests that the animal may have been no greater than around 10 m in length, and therefore is not the largest known crocodylian": This phrase is based on Head, J. J. (2001). "Systematics and body size of the gigantic, enigmatic crocodyloid Rhamphosuchus crassidens, and the faunal history of Siwalik Group (Miocene) crocodylians". Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 21 (Supplement to No. 3): 59A. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Brisio (talk • contribs) 05:57, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

Well, 10 m is still pretty big. Only the largest saltwater crocodiles today even come close to that length. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.36.130.109 (talk) 01:33, 19 November 2011 (UTC)

No saltwater crocodile has ever been measured at 10m long, they are just fish stories and tall tales, people don't understand how ridiculously huge a 10m croc will be, we are talking something as big as a full grown bull African elephant. Mike.BRZ (talk) 07:29, 9 September 2014 (UTC)

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Etymology

@Magnatyrannus: IF the describing author or a secondary reliable source gives an etymological breakdown of the name Purussaurus, then a section of prose on the etymology should be added to the history section with RELIABLE citation as support. Adding an unsourced faux-etymology to the opening sentence should always be avoided.--Kevmin § 18:45, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

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