On May 29, Mateo the Tyrannotitan, a large carcharodontosaurid dinosaur, joined the grand dinosaur family of the PNSO Prehistoric Animal Models series. Let’s get to know it with some details.

Prototype designed by ZHAO Chuang
Stories written by YANG Yang

Who is Mateo the Tyrannotitan?


Mateo the Tyrannotitan was a gigantic carnivorous dinosaur that dominated South America during the Early Cretaceous. It was a member of the notable Carcharodontosauridae family.

Mateo the Tyrannotitan
Model Size / 32cm × 6cm × 12.5cm
Model Material / Environment-friendly PVC, hand painting
Model Structure / Solid Structure
Package Size / 35.6cm × 5.6cm × 12.5cm
Inside Package / Model + A3 Poster + Product Manual
Transparent Support / Yes

How did ZHAO Chuang and YANG Yang create Mateo the Tyrannotitan?


The Size of Mateo the Tyrannotitan

Mateo the Tyrannotitan was a ferocious predatory dinosaur. According to scientific research on the fossils, its body length was set to 13 meters to scale down when we did reconstruction.

The Head of Mateo the Tyrannotitan

Mateo the Tyrannotitan had many large scales behind its eyes and two keratinous structures on top of its head. Compared to other carcharodontosaurids, it had a more fearsome reputation for intimidating prey with its thicker, sharp teeth that could tear large pieces of flesh.

The Body of Mateo the Tyrannotitan

To win in battle, having a massive body is essential. Mateo the Tyrannotitan possessed a huge, stout body. Even among all the carcharodontosaurids, its bones were exceptionally robust, giving it much strength.

The Limbs of Mateo the Tyrannotitan

Meteo the Tyrannotitan had three sharp claws on its forelimbs. Like other carcharodontosaurids, its forelimbs were pretty short. In contrast, its hindlimbs were slender with thick muscles, providing it with strength and speed.


Learn while Play


Subscribe to PNSO.Official YouTube channel. Get to know Mateo the Tyrannotitan with ZHAO Chuang in the playlist of PNSO Prehistoric Animal Models-Get to Know Dinosaurs. Learn to draw Mateo the Tyrannotitan with ZHAO Chuang in the playlist of PNSO Prehistoric Animal Models-Learn to Draw Dinosaurs.