Amargasaurus The Spined Sauropod of South America 3D print model

Amargasaurus is one of the most visually striking sauropods ever discovered — a compact, herbivorous dinosaur with an array of elongated, spiny vertebrae jutting from its neck and back. These spines may have supported a sail, acted as defensive spikes, or served as display structures for communication or intimidation.

Unlike most long-necked sauropods, Amargasaurus belonged to a smaller, more stout-built lineage called Dicraeosaurids. It had a shorter neck, a deep body, and was likely well-adapted for browsing mid-level vegetation like ferns and cycads.

Its dramatic silhouette has made it a favorite in paleoart and dino media — sometimes imagined with sail-like membranes glowing in the sunlight, or as a desert walker with spikes like cactus thorns.