Aucasaurus garridoi

Aucasaurus garridoi

species of dinosaur

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Aucasaurus garridoi 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

Aucasaurus garridoi 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.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location Argentina

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Aucasaurus garridoi live?
Aucasaurus garridoi lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Aucasaurus garridoi eat?
Aucasaurus garridoi was a carnivore.
Where were Aucasaurus garridoi fossils found?
Fossils of Aucasaurus garridoi were found in Argentina.

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