australopithecus africanus

Question 1

how long did the Australopithecus africanus live and where was it found?

Answer 1

lived 2.3 million years ago
Southern Africa

Question 2

how tall and how much did the Australopithecus africanus weigh?

Answer 2

1-1.25m tall
20-40kg

Question 3

describe the key physical characteristics of the Australopithecus africanus

Answer 3

cranial capactiy = 480cc
slightly arched forehead, smller brow ridge
prognathic jaw, shorter and smaller incisors and canines, no diastema
aligned big toe, long arms, less curved fingers and toes
short and wide pelvis