Macranhinga ranzii

Macranhinga ranzii

† Monolophosaurus jiangi was a medium-sized tetanuran theropod (~5m, ~475kg) from the Middle Jurassic Shishugou Formation of Xinjiang, China. Distinguished by a single large crest running along the midline of its skull, possibly used for display or species recognition.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Macranhinga ranzii was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Discovery & Naming

Fundort Brazil

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

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What did Macranhinga ranzii eat?
Macranhinga ranzii was a carnivore.
Where were Macranhinga ranzii fossils found?
Fossils of Macranhinga ranzii were found in Brazil.

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