Boreonykus certekorum

† Boreonykus certekorum was a Late Cretaceous dromaeosaurid theropod from the Wapiti Formation of Alberta, Canada. This small carnivore is known from isolated teeth and a partial braincase and contributes to documenting the diversity of dromaeosaurids in Laramidia during the Campanian. Named in honor of the Certekorum family who supported paleontological research in Alberta.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Boreonykus certekorum 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

Boreonykus certekorum 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.