Guanlong (冠龍) is a genus of extinct proceratosaurid tyrannosauroid dinosaur from the Late Jurassic of China. The taxon was first described in 2006 by Xu Xing et al., who found it to represent a new taxon related to Tyrannosaurus. The name is derived from Chinese, translating as "crown dragon".

Guanlong wucaii was a medium-sized (around 4 metres long) early tyrannosaur, with a large, distinctive but fragile head crest. Occurring 160 million years ago, Guanlong predates T. rex by some 95 million years. Image: Anne Musser © Australian Museum

Guanlong had an air-filled crest on its head. It is the earliest known tyrannosauroid (Tyrannosaurus-like) dinosaur.

2025年2月26日 · Guanlong was a relatively small theropod, especially when compared to its later relatives like Tyrannosaurus rex. Despite its modest size, this dinosaur was a formidable predator in its own right, well-adapted to its environment.

2018年8月4日 · One of the earliest tyrannosaurs yet to be discovered, Guanlong (the name, "crown dragon," alludes to this meat-eater's prominent crest) roamed eastern Asia during the late Jurassic period. Like other early theropods — such as Eoraptor and Dilong — Guanlong was nothing special in terms of size, only a fraction as large as Tyrannosaurus Rex ...

Guanlong is an interesting dinosaur that was approximately 10 feet long, 3 feet high and weighed around 200 pounds. It had an impressive bony crest on its skull between its nostrils and eyes that curled up and back above the back of its skull.

Guanlong (冠龍) is a genus of extinct proceratosaurid tyrannosauroid dinosaur from the Late Jurassic of China. He is voiced by Chris Rock. The taxon was first described in 2006 by Xu Xing et al., who found it to represent a new taxon related to Tyrannosaurus. The name is derived from Chinese, translating as "crown dragon".