Meet the Placerias, a giant tusked herbivore that ruled the Triassic! Uncover the secrets of this prehistoric hippo look-alike and its watery world.
The CollectA Placerias measures: 6.2" L x 3.1" H
The CollectA Placerias is an excellent representation of one of the Triassic period's strangest herbivores. This figure captures the bulky, hippo-like proportions of Placerias with a muscular body, thick limbs, and broad barrel-shaped torso.
The head sculpt is particularly well done, featuring the species' distinctive beak-like mouth and prominent tusks. Fine skin texturing across the body gives the model a rugged, leathery appearance, while the earthy brown and gray paint application suits this swamp-dwelling prehistoric animal well.
The low, sturdy stance helps convey the heavy build of this unusual dicynodont and makes the figure feel realistic and lifelike. Overall, this is a standout prehistoric mammal/reptile model and a unique addition to any Triassic collection.
Placerias was a large herbivorous dicynodont that lived during the Late Triassic period approximately 225 million years ago. Though often compared to a hippopotamus due to its barrel-shaped body and possible semi-aquatic habits, it was actually a distant relative of mammals.
Placerias could grow up to 11 feet long and weigh nearly 2,000 pounds. It used its beak-like mouth to crop vegetation and may have spent much of its time near rivers, lakes, and swampy environments.
Part of the Dinosaur Series by CollectA.
Made of durable synthetic material by CollectA. Hand Painted.
Suitable for Ages 6 and Up.
Product Code: CA80024
Model Number: CollectA #80024
Brand: CollectA
3+ Years
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
