Atrociraptor marshalli

† Atrociraptor marshalli was a Late Cretaceous dromaeosaurid theropod from the Horseshoe Canyon Formation of Alberta, Canada. This small carnivore is distinguished by an unusually short, deep snout and robust teeth, suggesting a different prey-capture strategy compared to other dromaeosaurids. It coexisted with Albertosaurus and hypacrosaurine hadrosaurs.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Atrociraptor marshalli 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

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Atrociraptor marshalli lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.