Zambiasaurus

Zambiasaurus[1] is an extinct genus of dicynodonts that was discovered in the Middle Triassic (Anisian) Ntawere Formation of Zambia, southern Africa.

It was a large dicynodont, reconstructed using several fossil fragments, in majority belonging to probably a juvenile Zambiasaurus submersus.

Reconstructed from a lower and upper fragment, the scapula showed a long and narrow blade, low scapular spine running along the antero-lateral edge.

Reconstructed from two complementary fragments, the humerus is strongly twisted expressing very poorly muscular insertion and articulation areas.

A complete ulna shows a slender bone and convex distal ends.

Fossil reptiles were first found in upper Luangwa River valley by Dixey in 1928 and 1935.

Later an expedition to Sitwe was done by a joint effort of the British Museum (Natural History) and University of London.

Thought to be herbivorous because of the lack of teeth and movement of lower jaws that appeared to be efficient in mastication.