Chodjapilesaurus krimholzi

† A Late Jurassic carnivorous dinosaur from Turkmenistan, Chodjapilesaurus krimholzi is known from fragmentary material and represents one of the few dinosaurian taxa described from Central Asia for this time period. Its discovery highlights the paleontological potential of the former Soviet republics for Jurassic vertebrate faunas.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Chodjapilesaurus krimholzi 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

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Chodjapilesaurus krimholzi 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.