Allosauridae

Allosauridae is a family of large theropod dinosaurs within the clade Allosauroidea, active primarily during the Late Jurassic. Members include †Allosaurus, the dominant carnivore of Jurassic North America and Europe. Characterized by a large skull with prominent crests above the eyes, powerful forelimbs with three-fingered hands, and serrated blade-like teeth.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Allosauridae 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.

Time Period

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Allosauridae lived during the Jurassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 161.5 to 145.0 million years ago.

One of the most iconic periods for dinosaurs. Giant sauropods like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus roamed alongside predators like Allosaurus. Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, appeared. The Morrison Formation preserves an extraordinary fossil record from this time.