Hypsognathus ('high jaw') is an extinct genus of anapsid reptile from the late Triassic period of New Jersey and Connecticut.

 Hypsognathus resembled a moderately sized lizard, with a length of 33 centimetres (13 in), although it was unrelated to modern lizards. Because of its broad teeth, Hypsognathus is thought to have been a herbivore. Its body was low, broad and had a relatively short tail. Hypsognathus had some spikes on the back of its head, probably for protection against predators.

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Tags: Вымершие рептилии, Триас, анапсиды, парарептилии, проколофоны

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