Gobioolithus maior

Gobioolithus maior

† Gobioolithus maior — a Late Cretaceous dinosaur track ichnospecies from Mongolia. Carnivorous predator tridactyl traces. These ichnofossils document locomotion behavior and paleoenvironmental data.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Gobioolithus maior 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

Gobioolithus maior 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 Mongolia

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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