Argoides redfieldii

Argoides redfieldii

†Argoides redfieldii is a dinosaur ichnospecies from the Early Jurassic of Connecticut, United States, named in honor of John H. Redfield. These footprints from the Hartford Basin Newark Supergroup are attributed to a medium-sized bipedal dinosaur. Along with other Newark ichnofauna, they document the diversity of Early Jurassic dinosaur locomotion in eastern North America.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Argoides redfieldii 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

Discovery Location United States

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Jurassic Early

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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