Anomoepus

†Anomoepus is an ichnotaxon genus (fossil tracks) attributed to small ornithischian dinosaurs, known from the Late Jurassic of Canada and Early Jurassic of multiple continents. Characterised by tetradactyl footprints and occasional hand impressions from quadrupedal resting postures, these tracks are among the most informative for reconstructing small ornithischian locomotion and behaviour.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Anomoepus 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

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Anomoepus 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.