Athenar bermani

† Athenar bermani was a Late Jurassic herbivorous dinosaur from Morrison Formation deposits in the United States. Known from fragmentary material, it likely represents a small ornithopod or basal cerapodan and contributes to our understanding of the diverse small-bodied herbivore assemblage that coexisted with giant Morrison sauropods.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Athenar bermani 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

Athenar bermani 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.