Elemgasem nubilus

† Elemgasem nubilus is an abelisaurid theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Portezuelo Formation of Neuquén Province, Argentina. Its genus name derives from the Mapuche word for 'master of the land,' reflecting its apex predator status. Approximately 7–8 m in length, it was a powerful carnivore of Patagonian dinosaur communities. The species name nubilus ('cloudy') alludes to uncertainty about aspects of its anatomy. It adds to the remarkable abelisaurid diversity documented in Cretaceous South America.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Elemgasem nubilus 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

Elemgasem nubilus 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.