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Rutiodon is a genus of archosauriform reptile called a phytosaur, a group of crocodilian-like reptiles that lived in the Triassic Period.

Description[]

Rutiodon was one of the largest members of Phytosauridae, reaching lengths of up to 6-8 meters. They fed on almost everything in their habitat, like amphibians, fish, and early dinosaurs, such as Coelophysis.

In Walking with Dinosaurs: A Natural History[]

New Blood[]

Rutiodon made an appearance in the companion book, where several individuals attacked a group of Placerias hatchlings.

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