Faveoloolithus

Faveoloolithus

† Faveoloolithus — a Late Cretaceous dinosaur track ichnospecies from South Korea. Herbivorous browser tridactyl traces. These ichnofossils document locomotion behavior and paleoenvironmental data.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Faveoloolithus 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

Faveoloolithus 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 South Korea

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Herbivore

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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