Chenanisaurus barbaricus

Chenanisaurus barbaricus

species of Reptilia

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Chenanisaurus barbaricus 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

Chenanisaurus barbaricus 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 Morocco

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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