Dakotasaurus browni

Dakotasaurus browni

†Dakotasaurus browni is an extinct herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of the United States. Known from fragmentary material, it has been tentatively classified among sauropodomorph or ornithischian lineages. Its discovery adds to the record of large herbivores inhabiting Late Cretaceous North American ecosystems.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Dakotasaurus browni 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

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Dakotasaurus browni 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 United States

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Herbivore

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Dakotasaurus browni live?
Dakotasaurus browni lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Dakotasaurus browni eat?
Dakotasaurus browni was a herbivore.
Where were Dakotasaurus browni fossils found?
Fossils of Dakotasaurus browni were found in United States.

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