Ophthalmosaurus icenicus — marine reptile

Ophthalmosaurus

This is Ophthalmosaurus, a prehistoric animal known as Ophthalmosaurus icenicus.

Look for its giant eyes. Watch the gentle breathing, head movement and tail motion that make this reconstruction feel alert.

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Ophthalmosaurus

Meet this animal

When it lived
Late Jurassic (about 165–145 million years ago)
Fossil discovery regions
Europe, North America
Size
3.6–4 metres
Diet
Meat-eater
Classification
Ophthalmosaurus icenicus — marine reptile

Ophthalmosaurus icenicus is represented here by a project-authored stylised reconstruction. The silhouette highlights the declared giant eyes; colours and soft tissues are cautious display choices, not preserved fossil evidence.

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