Eoraptor lunensis

Eoraptor lunensis

† Eoraptor lunensis — a Late Triassic basal dinosaur from Argentina's Ischigualasto Formation (~231 Ma). Small omnivore (~1 m long, ~10 kg); one of the earliest known dinosaurs. Occupies a pivotal position near the base of the dinosaur family tree, providing insight into the ancestral dinosaurian .

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location Argentina

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Where were Eoraptor lunensis fossils found?
Fossils of Eoraptor lunensis were found in Argentina.

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