Futabasaurus suzukii is known from the partial remains of a
single holotype fossil. Below are photographs and diagrams
of that fossil material modified from Sato et al 2006.
Location where holotype fossil was found (from Sato et al 2006)
Cast of Futabasaurus suzukii holotype specimen (NSM PV15025), as preserved
Diagram of Futabasaurus suzukii holotype specimen (NSM PV15025), as preserved
Cranial fossils of Futabasaurus suzukii holotype specimen (NSM PV15025)
A: right lateral view of skull during preparation (note isolated teeth in matrix)
B: medial view of an isolated tooth
Skull diagram of Futabasaurus suzukii holotype specimen (NSM PV15025)
A, right lateral view. B, left dorsolateral view. C, ventral view
Limb elements of Futabasaurus suzukii holotype specimen (NSM PV15025)
A–B, ventral view of right humerus. C, ventral view of same. D, dorsal view of the left hind limb. E, dorsal view of the left femur. F, ventral view of the same.
Diagonal lines indicate damaged bone.
Abdominal elements of Futabasaurus suzukii holotype specimen (NSM PV15025)
A–B, dorsal view of the clavicular arch. C–D, ventral view of the same.
E–F, medial view of the left ilium. G–H, ventral view of the right pubis. I–J, ventral view of the left ischium.
Scale bars represent 100 mm. Diagonal lines indicate damaged bone, dots matrix/artificial fill.
Representative vertebrae of Futabasaurus suzukii holotype specimen (NSM PV15025)
A–B, anterior view of #36, a posterior cervical. C–D, right view of the same.
E, anterior view of #24, a pectoral. F–G, right view of the same.
H, anterior view of #7, a posterior dorsal. I–J, right view of the same.
Diagonal lines indicate damaged bone, dots matrix/artificial fill.