Gigantoraptor erlianensis

† Gigantoraptor erlianensis — a Late Cretaceous from China taxon. Omnivore. Discovered in China; contributes to the local paleofaunal record. Discovered in China; contributes to the local paleofaunal record.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore

Gigantoraptor erlianensis had a varied diet that included both plants and animals. Omnivorous dinosaurs were versatile feeders, able to exploit multiple food sources, which gave them an advantage in changing environments.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Gigantoraptor erlianensis 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.