Brontopodus plagnensis

† Brontopodus plagnensis is a Late Jurassic sauropod ichnospecies from the Jurassic of the Causses Basin in Lozère, France. These large herbivore trackways record the locomotion of brachiosaurid or titanosauriform sauropods in Europe during the Kimmeridgian–Tithonian and contribute to the growing European sauropod track database that documents herd behavior and migratory patterns.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Brontopodus plagnensis 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

Brontopodus plagnensis 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.