Anchisauripus

†Anchisauripus is a genus of dinosaur ichnotaxa (fossil tracks) from the Early Jurassic of eastern North America, attributed to small theropod trackmakers. The tridactyl impressions, typically 5–12cm long, are preserved in red-bed sediments across the Connecticut Valley. These tracks are among the most common Early Jurassic footprints in North America.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Anchisauripus 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 Early Mesozoic Era

Anchisauripus 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.