Table 2. Measurements (mm) of cervical vertebrae of Malawisaurus dixeyi, as preserved. Centrum and vertebral widths and heights were measured on the posterior end of the centra. Cervical positions are estimated anatomical positions. + = incomplete.
Cervical position | Specimen # | Centrum length | Centrum width | Centrum height | Vertebral width | Vertebral height |
3 | Mal-243 | 207 | 41 | 45 | 63+ | 182 + |
4 | Mal-180 | 250 | 61 | 46 | 157 | 187 |
5 | Mal-278-1 | 320 | 65 | 60 | 153 | 182 |
6 | Mal-278-2 | 340 + | 76 | 70 | 190 | 162 |
7 | Mal-278-3 | 363 | 80 | 75 | 147 + | 255 |
8 | Mal-280-1 | 389 | 110 | 60 | 273 | 180 |
9 | Mal-280-2 | 415 | 120 | 85 | 295 | 200 |
10 | Mal-280-3 | 420 | 140 | 90 | 285 | 296 |
11 | Mal-280-4 | 415 | 125 | 144 | 252 | 310 |
12 | Mal-245 | 295 | 175 | 125 | 505 | 3 |
13 | Mal-246 | 250 | 165 | 85+ | 2+ | 85 + |