Alamosaurus sanjuanensis

Alamosaurus sanjuanensis

extinct species of titanosaurs (Titanosauria)

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Alamosaurus sanjuanensis was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Alamosaurus sanjuanensis lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location United States

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Herbivore

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Alamosaurus sanjuanensis live?
Alamosaurus sanjuanensis lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Alamosaurus sanjuanensis eat?
Alamosaurus sanjuanensis was a herbivore.
Where were Alamosaurus sanjuanensis fossils found?
Fossils of Alamosaurus sanjuanensis were found in United States.

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