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 +