Navahopus falcipollex

Navahopus falcipollex

† Navahopus falcipollex is an Early Jurassic ichnospecies from Arizona's Moenave Formation. The tracks show a distinctive curved hallux impression, possibly indicating a small ornithischian or basal theropod trackmaker.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Navahopus falcipollex lived during the Jurassic Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201,4 to 174,7 million years ago.

After the Triassic-Jurassic extinction, dinosaurs rapidly diversified and became the dominant land vertebrates. Early sauropods and theropods began to evolve larger body sizes.

Discovery & Naming

Fundort United States

Quick Facts

Geologischer Zeitraum Jurassic Early

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When did Navahopus falcipollex live?
Navahopus falcipollex lived during the Jurassic Early period (Mesozoic Era, 201.4–174.7 million years ago).
Where were Navahopus falcipollex fossils found?
Fossils of Navahopus falcipollex were found in United States.

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